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

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had that same “sting” with the drugstore gels—felt like it made things worse, not better. Custom trays seem...

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RE: That weird mix of nerves and excitement before getting your braces off

Haha, yes, I’ve definitely had those middle-of-the-night moments where I bolt upright and check if my retainers are in. It’s weird how your brain just...

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RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?

Same here—those fancy brushes are tempting, but I just use a basic electric one I got on sale and it’s still a big step up from manual. I only do the ...

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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

We went with the monthly plan for our son’s braces, mostly because the idea of dropping a big chunk of cash at once freaked me out a little. I totally...

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RE: Weirdest thing I learned—hydrogen peroxide is in a bunch of stain removers, even for teeth, and it’s the same stuff in hair bleach.

Yeah, the fizzing definitely weirded me out at first too. I kept thinking, “Is this supposed to feel like my mouth is doing a science experiment?” Hon...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Yeah, I’ve skipped antibiotics before because of the price and just upped my brushing—my gums got better within a week. Sometimes it feels like they p...

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RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine

Honestly, I feel the same way— I’ve definitely swallowed a piece or two by accident... no harm done, but it is annoying. Wax always comes off when I e...

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RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant

Paying attention to those little changes can save you a lot of money and stress in the long run. I get nervous about extra costs popping up if somethi...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

I totally get that feeling. I’ve had my bridge for about two years now and it still doesn’t feel 100% like my real teeth, but honestly, I’d pick this ...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Actually, mashed sweet potatoes don't sound weird at all—pretty tasty and budget-friendly too. I relied heavily on scrambled eggs and oatmeal after my...

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

Yikes, glad your cousin's doing better now. DIY braces sound tempting when you're on a tight budget—I totally get the appeal—but orthodontics is one o...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally feel you on this—my ortho said 18 months, and here I am at month 26 still counting, lol. Second opinions helped me realize there were cheaper ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I totally feel this. I was stuck in braces for almost two years with minimal progress, and it drove me nuts. The ortho kept reassuring me we were "get...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Been there with the clove oil—definitely learned the hard way too. Honestly, sometimes DIY herbal stuff ends up costing more in the long run if you me...

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