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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

I totally get the anxiety—waiting for a dental appointment with a busted tooth is the worst. But honestly, I’m not convinced those temp filling kits a...

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RE: Kid toothpaste: tiny smear or pea-sized blob? Which do you use?

Rice-sized smear is exactly what my dentist told me to use for my kiddo, especially before they’re good at spitting. I remember worrying about that to...

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RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off—how to make it less awkward?

You nailed it with that one. I swear, after all those payments, I was expecting a parade for my teeth. My kid skipped the ice cream and went straight ...

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

Totally relate to that “waiting for the other shoe to drop” feeling, even after you’ve done all the budgeting and planning. I’ve been through a couple...

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

That’s exactly why I stick with the cheap ones for travel. I totally get the comfort argument, but honestly, after a week or two, I barely notice eith...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

I hear you on those portals—sometimes feels like they’re made for people who already know all the insurance lingo. I’ve had to call the office too, ju...

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RE: Little tweaks for a straighter smile: what actually works?

Totally get you on the cleaning part—sometimes I felt like I was brushing my trays more than my teeth. I found using a foaming aligner cleaner helped ...

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

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from—those mail-order aligners sound convenient, but I had a similar experience. My teeth looked okay at first...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

That numb, buzzy feeling is honestly so weird—I used to describe it as “TV static in my jaw,” so seeing that analogy made me laugh. For me, it took a ...

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

I totally hear what you're saying, but honestly, I don't always notice right away when something's off in my mouth. Sometimes I think our brains just ...

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RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle—Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?

Honestly, I used to stress way too much about the nighttime bottle thing too. My son was attached to his like it was a security blanket. The dentist’s...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

Funny, I actually had the opposite experience with toothbrushes—switching to a super soft one didn’t do much for me, but using the sensitive toothpast...

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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

I get why you’d want to just grab the nail clippers and go for it—those wires can seriously drive you nuts. But honestly, I’m not a fan of cutting the...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Caramel is the actual worst with braces, I swear. I tried to sneak some peanut brittle once—yeah, that was a disaster. Had to get a bracket re-glued a...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Honestly, same here. I always mean to stick with the relaxation stuff, but once I get tired, it just slips my mind. As for tougher materials, I switch...

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