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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

Man, I relate to this so much. After my last extraction, I thought I’d be good to go in a day or two—nope. That weird taste just wouldn’t quit, and ev...

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RE: What do you actually eat with aligners?

Same here. I was obsessed with following every guideline at first, but honestly, life gets in the way. I’ll have a sip of black coffee now and then (a...

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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

Totally get this! The first time I got my braces tightened, I was so paranoid about moving my jaw that I barely ate or talked—ended up feeling way wor...

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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

Haha, I can totally relate to the minty plastic situation—tried mouthwash once and regretted it every single time I put my retainer in after. As for t...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from. My mom used to joke that she could write a whole novel about my dental adventures growing up—every time I’d me...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

I totally relate to this. My youngest was glued to her binky, and honestly, I thought we’d be heading straight for braces by kindergarten. She sucked ...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY? I totally get the herding cats thing—my youngest literally ran away with the t...

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RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bite: did you know there’s a difference?

Yeah, it really does take some patience when you’re dealing with both. I had a pretty noticeable overjet and a deep bite too—my ortho warned me upfron...

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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?

I hear you about the price tag—custom guards are no joke when it comes to cost. But honestly, I’m gonna push back a little on the “night and day” thin...

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RE: How long did your braces journey really take?

Two and a half years here too—started at 29, thought I’d be done before my 31st birthday. Nope. My ortho kept saying “just a little more, we’re almost...

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

Losing a molar totally threw me off too. I kept thinking my tongue would eventually “forget” about the gap, but nope—it’s like it became its own weird...

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

I totally relate to the mashed potatoes paranoia—my first week after surgery, I basically lived on yogurt and even that felt like a gamble. The salt w...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

Totally get this. My son had a crown put in after a bad fall at recess a couple years back, and even though the dentist swore it would “last longer th...

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

Those chipmunk cheeks are a rite of passage, I swear. I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, my face was so puffy I looked like I’d lost a fight w...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

Yeah, I totally get that—my mouth is super sensitive to changes. When I got my first wire change, it felt like my bite was completely off for days. I ...

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