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RE: Still loving my white smile a year later—anyone else surprised by how long it lasts?

I wish I could say my whitening lasted that long, but honestly, mine faded way faster—maybe six months before I noticed the old stains creeping back. ...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

I’ve worried about this exact thing for years. I did try the “pick your own” trick with my grandkids, and it worked for a week or two, but then the no...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I get that a lot of folks say the weird feelings are “just healing,” but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always that simple. I tried that too, but e...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

I’ve definitely tried the wax trick for a loose bracket, but honestly, I just end up worrying more about what could go wrong. Once I waited a few days...

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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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