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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?

Yeah, that’s been my biggest source of stress too. I kept asking for a clear timeframe and just got “everyone heals at their own pace” over and over, ...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

I totally get what you mean about the ulcers—those little spots are brutal. I noticed when I ate chips or anything sharp, my gums would flare up way m...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

That’s wild, I just had my first root tip surgery a couple weeks ago and I was so anxious about the pain after. My oral surgeon gave me a sample of th...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

I totally get what you mean about the “zingy” feeling. That’s my biggest worry with the over-the-counter stuff—like, what if it hurts and I can’t undo...

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

I totally get what you mean about the water tank size. I’m new to all this and honestly, I picked cordless just because it seemed less intimidating. H...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

I’ve been agonizing over this exact decision, honestly. The idea of having metal glued to my teeth for years freaks me out, but I keep reading stories...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

That’s exactly where my brain goes, too. The second my son said his tooth felt “weird,” I literally wrote down every symptom, checked his mouth with a...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally get your point about the casual dentist vibe, but as someone who's about to go for the first time (yeah, I know, late bloomer here...), the sm...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I was pretty skeptical at first too, because salt water just sounded like it would irritate things further. But after doing some digging around, I lea...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Reading this makes me feel a bit better about my own whitening mishap. I tried to follow the instructions exactly, but I guess my teeth are just extra...

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

We tried something similar with our son, but honestly, the whole "grown-up responsibility" angle didn't really click with him. He's pretty analytical ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Totally agree with you there. I tried charcoal toothpaste myself once, thinking it might help whiten my teeth a bit, but the whole experience was nerv...

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

Yeah, I noticed the same thing around day 4-5. I was super careful too—didn't chew anything solid, rinsed gently with salt water, and kept ice packs o...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Haha, totally get the multiple alarms thing—I did the same. But honestly, I found keeping a detailed schedule on my fridge helped even more. Seeing "i...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Interesting you mention tomato soup—I actually found anything acidic like tomatoes or citrus juices made things worse for me. Even lukewarm, the acidi...

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