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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

Tiny brushes were a bust for me too—felt like I was spending more time picking bristles out of my teeth than actually cleaning them. Water flosser’s b...

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RE: Why do kids always seem to chip a tooth at the worst possible moment?

I get what you mean about feeling anxious waiting for the dentist, but honestly, I’ve had decent luck with those temp kits—especially when money’s tig...

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

That’s so relatable. I did the same thing after my last adjustment—figured if I barely moved my jaw, it’d hurt less and maybe heal faster. But by the ...

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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

That’s been my experience too—seems like some dentists are quick to fill anything that looks questionable, while others take a more “wait and see” app...

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RE: What foods did you give up or swap after getting braces?

Totally with you on the grocery bill—soft foods get expensive fast. I started making big batches of lentil or chickpea salad (just cook them until rea...

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RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery

Texture really does make or break it. I tried applesauce too, and honestly, I felt the same—something about it just wasn’t as soothing as I’d hoped. P...

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RE: Custom night guards vs. store-bought: which actually helps your teeth more?

That’s exactly what happened to me too. I tried the cheap “boil and bite” ones, and they always felt bulky or kept slipping out, which honestly made m...

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

Cold turkey worked for us too, but man, it was a rough couple nights. My youngest was stubborn—hid pacifiers around the house like a squirrel with aco...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Tell me about it. I started using the vinegar/baking soda thing after my last grocery bill—tablets just aren’t cheap, especially if you’re cleaning ev...

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

I totally get that, but for me the price difference was just too much. I ended up sticking with boil-and-bite and honestly, after a few tries I found ...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Totally get this. I remember thinking I’d just eat mashed potatoes for a few days because they were cheap and filling, but even that got old fast. The...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

The saltwater rinse has honestly been my MVP too—cheap, easy, and actually works. I tried a “gum health” mouthwash for a bit, but it felt like lightin...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I totally get that. The build-up in your head is just brutal, but the actual root canal was way less dramatic than I’d pictured. My biggest worry was ...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

Yeah, the tongue thing is real. I did that for ages after my crown. It’s weird how you notice every tiny change in your mouth at first, then suddenly ...

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RE: Wearing orthodontic headgear without losing your mind

Those pressure marks are the worst, right? I used to get them all the time, especially when I was trying to make my old foam pads last longer than the...

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