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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Ugh, hearing about retainers warping makes me nervous. I remember when I first got mine, the orthodontist warned me like five times not to leave it an...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Mine usually makes it about a year and a half, but honestly, I'm always paranoid about damaging it. I once accidentally left mine soaking in mouthwash...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, same here. I tried those hull-less ones after a dental scare (long story involving caramel corn and a cracked filling...ugh), but honestly, it f...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I was really hesitant too because those guards can be pricey, and honestly, I wondered if it was just another thing dentists push. But after ignoring ...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

I totally get what you're saying about silicone sliding around at night. I tried silicone too, thinking it'd be more comfortable and less noticeable, ...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I get the appeal of cordless, but honestly, I found countertop models gentler on my gums. My cordless one had adjustable settings, but even the lowest...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Glad I'm not the only one who found the sensitive brush heads helpful. I was pretty skeptical about electric brushes at first—mostly because of the pr...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

I get what you're saying about keeping it casual, but honestly, I find it hard not to worry. Last year was my first time flying with dentures, and I w...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Haha, I relate so much to this: I swear, every time I go in for a cleaning, I'm mentally preparing myself for disaster. Last year, I skipped a chec...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

I was exactly the same—super anxious about dry socket because of all the horror stories online. I stuck to spoons religiously at first, but honestly, ...

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RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?

I had a similar experience, but mine didn't exactly settle down on its own. When I got my crown done, it felt like I was biting down on a pebble every...

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RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR

Ugh, bananas are sneaky for sure—I learned that the hard way too. I once panicked after eating a granola bar, convinced I'd snapped a bracket. False a...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Yeah, I hear you on that... my friend's kid had something similar happen. She brushed his teeth religiously, but still ended up with cavities from nig...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

I get the vinegar thing, but honestly, I tried it once and couldn't shake that weird aftertaste no matter how much I rinsed. Felt like I was prepping ...

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