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RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?

Had a couple stitches hang on for way longer than I expected after getting my wisdom teeth yanked. Was kinda weird, but as long as it wasn’t hurting o...

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

That’s real—insurance barely covers anything once you hit “emergency” territory. I’ve seen a ton of parents freak out over loose wires, but honestly, ...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

Man, the frozen pea smell is no joke. I tried using a bag of corn once—bad idea, smelled like a microwaved dinner for three days. Swelling’s a crapsho...

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RE: Kicking the thumb habit—anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?

Had a similar thing with my oldest. She was a hardcore thumb sucker until about 5, then just stopped out of nowhere—no tricks or gadgets, just done. H...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

Totally get that. I’ve tried going just water for a stretch and yeah, my gums started acting up too—felt kinda gritty near the gumline. But honestly, ...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Totally get that. Tried to eat a burger on day two—bad call. Ended up with tender gums for a week. Now I just take it slow, soft stuff first, no shame...

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RE: Why do braces have to hurt so much sometimes?

Yeah, I feel you. That first day is brutal—my jaw feels like it’s done a full workout. Tried eating a banana once, thought it’d be easy... nope, still...

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RE: Battle of the water flossers: Waterpik or Philips Sonicare?

Totally get this. Waterpik’s a mess at first but man, nothing clears out braces gunk quite like it. Power setting caught me off guard too... gums were...

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

Honestly, I think a lot of it comes down to luck—some of these things just aren’t built for real life. I tried being careful too, but even soft bread ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Yeah, I get that—stainless steel just feels cleaner, no contest. I overdid it once and my tongue was sore for like three days... not fun. But honestly...

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