kimi49
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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Totally agree on the sensitive toothpaste—saved me big time after my whitening session. Funny thing, though, my orthodontist mentioned drinking coffee...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I totally get the texture sensitivity thing—after my braces adjustments, even yogurt felt oddly grainy to me at first. I remember thinking I'd gotten ...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Couldn't agree more. When I first got braces, my gums were so sensitive it felt like I'd bitten into a cactus or something. Tried gels initially, but ...

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

I've gotta say, I was skeptical about pressure sensors at first too. Thought it was just another gimmick. But honestly, after switching to an electric...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Haha, your comment about blending random foods brought back memories. After my surgery, I got so bored with soups and smoothies that I started experim...

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RE: finally ditched my braces—Invisalign journey begins

Haha, the napkin thing is so true...I accidentally tossed mine out at a restaurant once and had to awkwardly dig through the trash—lesson learned the ...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Yeah, sensitivity can be kinda unpredictable. When I got my braces off, my teeth freaked out over cold stuff for weeks—ice cream was torture, lol. But...

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RE: how long do your tongue cleaners usually last?

I've had my stainless steel scraper for almost two years now, and it's still going strong. I just rinse it under hot water and dry it off quickly—noth...

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RE: what if you had to handle dental implant healing on your own?

I get what you're saying about preparation, but honestly, I think sometimes we overthink these things. When I had my implants done, I was pretty casua...

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RE: smile makeover prices got me shook

Same here, honestly. I remember my orthodontist mentioning veneers briefly, and just the thought of permanently altering healthy teeth made me uneasy....

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RE: Real Talk: What's It Actually Like Recovering From Jaw Surgery?

Went through this myself a few years back, and honestly, recovery varies a lot. For me, the emotional part was tougher than the physical stuff—like cr...

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