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RE: Back to business after wisdom tooth removal: the saga continues

I can relate to the whole “mirror patrol” thing after dental procedures. When I had my braces off and then wisdom teeth out a year later, I was hyper-...

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RE: Why is every fun food suddenly off-limits with braces?

Honestly, I think you might be worrying a bit more than you need to. I get it—when I first got braces, I was convinced everything would snap a wire or...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

I’ve definitely had my share of water flosser mishaps, especially with braces. Even after months of practice, I still end up with water spots on my gl...

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RE: WHEN YOUR GUMS START WHISPERING BEFORE THEY SHOUT

That’s interesting, because I actually thought the opposite at first—like, how could something so soft actually clean between my teeth? But after my o...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

That hidden canal thing is wild—same deal happened to my cousin. She thought the root canal was a done deal, but months later, the pain came back and ...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Honestly, I’ve noticed the same thing with dullness creeping in when I skip the tablets for a while. Brushing alone just doesn’t cut it for me either....

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

Honestly, I get where you're coming from, but I actually found that sometimes the written breakdowns still end up using confusing codes or shorthand. ...

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RE: What if you forget your retainer for a whole day?

I’ve definitely had those “oh no” moments where I realize halfway through my day that I left my retainer sitting on the bathroom counter. The panic is...

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RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?

I totally relate to the anxiety over not knowing what’s normal during treatment. When I started with aligners, I’d overanalyze every tiny shift or wei...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

Headphones have been a game changer for us too, especially when the drills start up. My kiddo zones out to audiobooks, which seems to help more than v...

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

That’s interesting, I had almost the opposite experience. The soft guards just never worked for me—felt like I was chewing on a stress ball all night ...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

That line sums it up perfectly. I had no idea about bottle rot either until my dentist pointed out some early spots on my daughter’s front teeth durin...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

The no straws thing really tripped me up. I never realized how much I relied on them until suddenly it was forbidden territory. I caught myself almost...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—it felt weird at first not rinsing after brushing, but now it’s just part of my routine. As for alcohol-free mo...

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