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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

I totally get what you mean. I tried the water flosser after eating rice and honestly, sometimes it helps, but other times it feels like it just pushe...

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RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure

I totally get stuck in that spiral too. When my wire poked out the first night, I was convinced I’d ruined everything and would have to start over. Th...

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RE: When your teeth start wiggling: a dental horror story starter

I totally get that nervous feeling. My gums started bleeding last month and I kept googling stuff, hoping it was just stress or something minor. Tried...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

I totally get what you mean about the mashed potatoes—thought I was being smart with “soft” foods, but nope, they get stuck everywhere. I’ve only had ...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

I’ve got my first root canal coming up soon, and this “do-over” thing is exactly what’s making me nervous. Like, I thought you get it done and then yo...

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RE: Why does every dental visit with my kid turn into a meltdown?

It’s wild how much energy it takes just to get through those visits. I totally get the “medal” thing… by the time we’re done, I’m wiped out and my ner...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

Yeah, I totally get that. I always feel awkward asking so many questions, but honestly, it’s my mouth and my money—if something doesn’t make sense, I ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally get the worry about gum irritation—I’m still nervous every time I brush around my brackets. My ortho said technique matters more than the br...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I keep hearing that, but I’m still kinda stressed about the stains. Did anyone’s ortho ever suggest using whitening strips, or is that too harsh right...

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RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?

I’m honestly nervous to even try whitening because of all the pain stories. The LED kits look intense… I keep wondering if it’s just too harsh for som...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Honestly, I thought mashed potatoes would be my go-to, but they actually made my teeth ache more for some reason. Avocado sounds good in theory, but t...

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RE: How I Saved a Ton on My Root Canal (And Didn’t Lose My Mind)

Yeah, I totally get that nervous feeling when it comes to bringing up money stuff. I always feel super awkward even asking what things cost, like I’m ...

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RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine

I keep trying the wax thing but honestly, it just feels weird in my mouth and I get super anxious about accidentally swallowing it. Even after drying...

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

Metal in my mouth is honestly one of my top fears too. The idea of food constantly getting stuck is just... ugh. But I get what you mean about aligner...

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

Yeah, I felt super weird about it too. Honestly, I kept thinking I’d choke or something, even though that makes no sense. The first few nights I was s...

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