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RE: How Has Getting Braces as an Adult Worked Out for You?

I actually ended up preferring metal, but I think it’s just because it’s one less thing to worry about. I know trays are supposed to be more convenien...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

My niece is the same way—she’ll use a manual brush with cartoon characters but won’t go near anything that vibrates. I wonder if the sound or sensatio...

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RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?

I actually found the hot/cold thing didn’t do much for me, honestly. After my last tightening, it was more about finding a soft food that didn’t make ...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Definitely relate to that weird transition after a night guard tweak. I always thought it was just me being overly sensitive, but it’s legit—your jaw ...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

I’ve noticed the same thing with my niece. She’d barely touch her teeth with a manual brush, just sort of chewed on it or waved it around. The electri...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Yeah, that minty chemical smell is a dealbreaker for a lot of people. I’ve tried the vinegar soak too, and honestly, it just left this weird aftertast...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

I get what you mean about the drooling—my first week with a night guard was just... messy. I tried both types too. The soft one made my jaw ache from ...

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RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes

Tell me about it. I’ve spent way too much time squinting into that mirror, trying to find rogue spinach. Those little brushes are annoying but honestl...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

That trade-off between comfort and durability is exactly what I’ve noticed too. The custom ones fit better, but I still end up drooling for the first ...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

I get what you mean about looking for any explanation when a kid’s cranky. When I was getting my braces adjusted, I’d be in a mood for days—at least I...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Totally get where you’re coming from. I was hyper-aware of every bite after my implant, like even chewing soft bread felt risky. The stitches are stur...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I get where you're coming from. Those little brushes look harmless but I was convinced I’d mess something up if I got too close to the stitches. I end...

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RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal—what worked better for you?

Totally get that. After my last root canal, I actually alternated between the two—mouthwash in the morning for that “fresh” feeling, saltwater at nigh...

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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

I noticed something similar after my molar extractions. The weird taste was more memorable than the pain, honestly. As for headaches, yeah, I had a fe...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

My mom went through this exact debate at 76. She chose the bridge because her dentist said her bone wasn’t great for an implant, and honestly, she jus...

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