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

I’m honestly relieved I’m not the only one who struggles with this. My dentist swore the custom guard would be “barely noticeable,” but it feels like ...

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

Honestly, this is exactly what’s driving me nuts. I keep thinking, did I jump into surgery too soon? My doc just kept saying “patience” but I’m like, ...

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

This is exactly me—half the time I wake up, it’s gone missing, and I’m instantly paranoid I swallowed it or something. Honestly, I can’t get used to t...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I kinda get nervous about skipping mouthwash, honestly. My dentist made it sound like it’s extra protection, especially if you’re prone to cavities. I...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

That right there is honestly what I keep coming back to—just being able to bite into stuff without overthinking it. I’m still on the fence about impla...

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RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle—Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?

I get what you’re saying, but I can’t help wondering if we’re maybe being a little too strict about the whole “no milk at night” thing. My cousin’s ki...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

Honestly, this is exactly why I’ve been so nervous about trying whitening stuff at home. My teeth are a patchwork of old fillings and one crown, and I...

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

Can totally relate to that sudden shift in mindset. I was always skeptical about all the “don’t mess with your teeth” warnings, especially with those ...

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

I totally get the anxiety around this—I’m prepping for my first bone graft too, and honestly, I’m still second-guessing myself. I met with two surgeon...

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

Yeah, that's exactly what I've been wondering about. I'm a bit younger but facing a similar decision right now, and the thought of implants honestly f...

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

Totally relate to this—last time I had dental work done, they put on some true crime podcast, and my anxiety shot through the roof. Like, who thought ...

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

I’m glad someone else mentioned the straw thing—I’ve been paranoid about dry socket ever since reading horror stories online. But spaghetti smoothie? ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Hmm, I get the appeal, but leaving mouthwash overnight still sounds kinda sketchy to me... wouldn't it dry out your mouth or something? Maybe I'll bra...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've used toothpaste on silver jewelry too, and yeah, it does seem pretty safe if you're careful. But honestly, I'm still a bit nervous about using it...

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

I totally get where you're coming from—I'm in the same boat, got mine scheduled soon and been obsessively researching this stuff. Honestly, needles fr...

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