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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Good call on the bright-colored case—wish I'd thought of that earlier. Retainers disappearing at lunch seems like a universal issue. Has anyone found ...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I can definitely relate to the hesitation about mentioning grinding issues. For years, I brushed it off as just stress or something temporary, but eve...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I've had a similar experience with night guards—they're great for protecting your teeth, but they don't really tackle the root cause. My dentist menti...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

I get the hesitation, braces aren't exactly pocket change. Personally, I've always leaned towards monthly payments—keeps my savings cushion intact jus...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've noticed similar things myself. Fluoride hasn't been an issue for me personally, but certain toothpaste ingredients definitely can cause irritatio...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

That's a good point. I've tried quite a few mouthwashes over the years, and honestly, the antibacterial ones with chlorhexidine worked wonders for me ...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I completely agree with this suggestion. Mint flavors, while refreshing, can indeed exacerbate sensitivity issues—I've seen this frequently with tooth...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I found warm chamomile tea really soothing after my biopsy. Not hot, just gently warm...it seemed to calm the irritation and sensitivity quite a bit. ...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

I completely understand that feeling. When I first considered braces, I thought saving upfront would be best, but life always seems to have other plan...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Frozen peas definitely saved me a few times too, though fortunately mine never ended up as dinner! Sleeping was tricky for sure—I found propping mysel...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

Haha, I felt exactly the same way when our dentist first brought up flossing. Honestly, I thought she was joking at first! But she explained that once...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Interesting you mention warm compresses—I actually found them uncomfortable after my procedure. Ice packs were definitely helpful initially, but even ...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Dental sealants can be great, but they might not tackle bottle decay specifically. Bottle decay usually hits the front teeth hardest, and sealants are...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Honestly, you're probably overthinking it a bit (we all do sometimes...). Most reputable brands you'll find in-store are pretty reliable. Just stick w...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

I've actually found that asking for softer bakes can sometimes backfire. A few places I've tried ended up making the pizza doughy rather than soft, wh...

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