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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

I’m totally with you on this—mine always ends up somewhere weird by morning. I actually woke up once with it stuck to my cheek (no idea how). The whol...

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

I know what you mean, but I actually think it’s not just overthinking. My first adjustment, I got this weird tingling in my cheekbone and thought for ...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

That’s exactly how it started for me—my gums were ridiculously sensitive, like even the softest toothbrush felt like sandpaper. I kept worrying I was ...

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RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)

I’m honestly relieved I’m not the only one who keeps losing track of my retainer. I’ve only had mine for a couple months and I already found it in my ...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

I totally get the stress about “doing it right”—I kept thinking I’d mess something up and make things worse. My dentist gave me a sample pack of floss...

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RE: Getting through jaw surgery: what actually helped me

I get what you mean about yogurt being a lifesaver, but after day three, I couldn’t even look at it without gagging. Maybe it’s just me, but I needed ...

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RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?

I wish I’d known that before… I actually rinsed mine under hot water without thinking and now they feel a bit warped. Is there any way to fix that, or...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

It’s wild how something as simple as a familiar object can make all the difference. I’m gearing up for my first dental appointment in…well, decades, a...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

That’s what I’m hoping for—just something that feels like it belongs, not a constant reminder every time I eat. Honestly, the "chipmunk" phase is kind...

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

I’m honestly relieved to read I’m not the only one who feels like they’re doing “everything right” and still finding those annoying spots. I got super...

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

I’m right there with you on the drool thing—first night with mine, I legit woke up thinking I’d ruined my pillow. It’s like my mouth just freaks out a...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Oh man, that’s exactly how I’d describe it. I tried whitening strips for the first time last month and legit thought I broke something in my mouth. Th...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

That weird film is exactly what my daughter complains about too—she calls it her “mouth sweater.” We tried the “tutti frutti” flavor last time and hon...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

Totally get where you’re coming from—I’m actually scheduled for my first wisdom tooth removal soon and reading these stories is making me nervous. I h...

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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

I’m actually kind of paranoid about this now, because I had a bottle that I only ever used for chamomile tea, and it started smelling weird after just...

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