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RE: Retainer snapped in half—what now?

Yeah, I get where you’re coming from with not wanting to risk your teeth moving after all that work and money. I had a similar thing happen when my cl...

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RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?

That’s interesting, I’ve never thought to use my phone for tracking bite changes, but it actually makes a lot of sense. I get what you mean about the ...

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RE: Wax or painkillers: what’s your go-to for sudden braces agony?

It’s interesting how everyone seems to have their own “emergency kit” strategy. I’m with you on the wax—it’s functional, but honestly, it never lasts ...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

I get what you’re saying about the tongue being a “diagnostic tool”—it’s weirdly irresistible to keep checking the spot with your tongue, even though ...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

Interesting point about the chunkier handles. I actually found the larger grips a bit awkward at first, but after a while, they seemed to reduce the s...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

That description made me laugh, but I totally get it. For me, the initial sensitivity was more of a dull ache with anything acidic—orange juice was li...

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

That’s a pretty wild image—imagine trying to floss with literal gold wires in your mouth. I’ve read a bit about ancient dental practices, and it’s kin...

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

I’ve wondered about this too—mine’s supposedly “ultra-thin,” but it still feels like I’m trying to talk around a mouthful of Lego bricks. From what my...

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RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?

Funny, my jaw always acts up more on the right—guess we’re all a little asymmetrical. I’ve tried the massages too, and they do help, but only if I’m c...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

Yeah, I’ve noticed those random sleep disruptions too. It’s tricky because disrupted sleep could be teething, a developmental leap, or just plain old ...

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

I actually tried to skip antibiotics once after a minor gum infection, thinking I could handle it just by brushing and flossing more aggressively. It ...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. I lost a lower molar a few years ago and my dentist was all about “do it now or else.” I waited almost two yea...

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