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

Honestly, I wouldn't assume payment method has zero impact. My orthodontist was generally great, but when I was paying monthly, scheduling extra visit...

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

Totally relate to the anxiety factor there. When I first got Invisalign, I was constantly worrying I’d mess something up and ruin months of progress. ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Totally agree about the sugary stuff—ice cream made my gums feel weirdly sensitive afterward. I stuck mostly to cold yogurt (plain, no added sugar) an...

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

Haha, I felt exactly the same way! Honestly though, ignoring teeth grinding isn't something I'd recommend. I tried that route years ago—ended up crack...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Couldn't agree more with this. I've always been a bit anxious about dental visits, and honestly, some dentists really do rush into treatments without ...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally relate to the sensitivity thing—when I first started using a water flosser, my gums felt super tender and even bled a bit. Freaked me out at f...

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

Ice packs are helpful, sure, but honestly they didn't do much for me. Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but I found the cold sensation more uncomfortabl...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

I feel you on the orange juice thing... citrus is sneaky like that. Honestly, tomato soup probably wouldn't sting much, but I totally understand not w...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

I get what you're saying about the softer brush, but honestly, enamel toothpaste made a bigger difference for me. I was skeptical at first—always worr...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Haha, same here...honestly, those open cups stressed me out at first. But we switched to the little silicone cups with handles—more control, less spil...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I was skeptical too, but honestly, my gums started looking healthier after just a few weeks without vaping. Might be coincidence, but why risk it? Bra...

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RE: My Dentist Said My Toothbrush Is From the Stone Age

Totally agree with you about the electric toothbrushes—switching to one was a game changer for me too. I went with Sonicare because, honestly, I'm pre...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Glad to hear sensitivity wasn't too bad for you. I've been thinking about veneers myself, but honestly I'm still pretty nervous. My teeth have always ...

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RE: tooth trouble: when a simple extraction goes sideways

Yeah, I'd definitely lean towards making it a bigger deal. Sounds like Jake might be developing dry socket—had that myself once, and trust me, it's no...

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RE: Feeling helpless when your kid hurts their teeth

Yeah, that's true...but also don't underestimate getting it checked out by a dentist. My grandson had a similar issue, and making sure everything was ...

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