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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

Does anyone else worry about whether the vinegar actually affects the plastic long-term? I tried it once and it definitely helped with the cloudy look...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I get what you mean about feeling nervous—after my braces came off, my teeth felt way more sensitive than before. But I’m not totally convinced baking...

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RE: What would you do if you ran out of denture cleaner on a trip?

I always get nervous about using anything but the recommended stuff, honestly. My ortho warned me that even a couple days of toothpaste could scratch ...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I totally get the needle anxiety. For me, the idea of IV sedation actually made me more nervous than the gas, just because I hate the whole IV setup. ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Wait, those tablets actually worked for your niece? I've seen them at my dentist's office but always wondered if they'd freak kids out. I remember usi...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Did cottage cheese really feel smooth to you? I found it kinda lumpy and awkward to swallow comfortably. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious, but...

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

I get the anxiety around this totally. When I first considered braces, my ortho mentioned an upfront discount too, but honestly it made me nervous—lik...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Did you guys actually put clove oil straight on your gums? Isn't that stuff super strong? I always dilute mine a ton because I'm paranoid about burnin...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've always wondered about the toothpaste-on-pimples thing... glad I never tried it now. But what about whitening toothpastes—are they safe for braces...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I totally get that anxiety. I once tried toothpaste to clean my retainer because someone said it would freshen it up. Halfway through scrubbing, I pan...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

I totally get the hesitation about paperwork—I switched orthodontists halfway through my braces treatment and that alone was a headache. But honestly,...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've heard about hydrogen peroxide rinses before, but honestly, aren't they a bit risky for enamel? Even diluted, I'm always worried about sensitivity...

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

Haha, glad I'm not the only one! I've started brushing with my mouth closed as much as possible—feels weird at first but saves me from scrubbing tooth...

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

Ugh, seriously...how long did you have to sleep upright? I'm scheduled for gum surgery next week and already dreading it. Also, are gel packs really t...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

I hear you, but how exactly do you manage to ease off without feeling like you're neglecting something important? I mean, I get the logic—kids definit...

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