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RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?

I get the whole "teeth need time to settle" thing, but honestly, I can’t help but worry. Every little pop or click makes me think something’s wrong. P...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

Totally get this. I switched to vaping hoping my teeth would look better, but now I’m always worried about my gums and that weird dry feeling. It’s ho...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

My son’s teeth looked a little funky while he was still using the pacifier, but after we ditched it (cold turkey—rough week), his front teeth actually...

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RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers

I keep worrying about losing the plastic trays, honestly. I know wires can be annoying with food, but the idea of accidentally throwing out my retaine...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Yeah, that’s exactly me right now. I keep bracing myself like something wild’s about to happen with every meal. Hot drinks are a total gamble—sometime...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

Yeah, I’m trying to get better at this. I tend to overthink every tiny change—like, if I see even a hint of pink on my toothbrush, my brain immediatel...

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RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about mashed potatoes. I thought they’d be the easiest thing ever, but nope—just made everything feel gummier and ki...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

I totally get the struggle—my hands aren’t always on board either, especially in the mornings. I tried those silicone grips too and honestly, half of ...

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RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine

I totally get wanting to save money, but I actually noticed a difference with the “fancy” floss. The cheap stuff kept shredding in my teeth and honest...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

I totally get the embarrassment thing. I was so sure my brushing and flossing routine was good enough, but when I went for my pre-braces cleaning, the...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Yeah, I totally get the detective work thing. I feel like I’m always second guessing if I’m cleaning right or using the right rinse, since the explana...

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RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?

We’re in the same boat here. My son chews through brush heads like crazy—sometimes they look destroyed after a month, not three. I think he’s pressing...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

That’s what freaked me out too—the noise and vibration made me super tense. Does it ever stop feeling so intense, or is it just something you learn to...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

My little guy used to flat-out refuse to let me near his mouth with a toothbrush. I’d get so anxious every night, thinking I was failing him somehow. ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Reading this makes me feel a bit better about my own mouthguard experience. I just started using one about three months ago, and I've been stressing a...

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