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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

My nephew got clear aligners from a dental school last year, so yeah, some definitely offer them. But you're right about patience—appointments took fo...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Baking soda paste works pretty well, but have you noticed any tooth sensitivity after using it regularly? I tried it for a bit, and while it definitel...

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

I totally get where you're coming from with this. Braces are stressful enough without the added worry of sudden expenses popping up out of nowhere. Di...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've used whitening strips a couple of times—worked pretty well, but yeah, they made my teeth pretty sensitive afterward. Maybe spacing them out more ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've definitely been down the baking soda road myself...works great in a pinch, but yeah, gotta be careful not to overdo it. Has anyone tried oil pull...

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

Totally relate on the lukewarm foods—mashed potatoes were my lifeline too. Weirdly though, hot drinks were a no-go for me way longer than cold stuff. ...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

I totally get the scrambled eggs anxiety, been there myself. Have you tried oatmeal? It saved me—filling enough to keep hunger at bay and soft enough ...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally relate to this. When I switched brushes, my gums acted like I'd betrayed them or something...felt sore and even bled a bit at first. Did you n...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I get what you're saying about tracking symptoms, but honestly, doesn't that sometimes make you even more anxious? I tried keeping notes once and ende...

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

Haha, nope, you're definitely not alone there. Did you also get that weird tingling sensation when drinking something cold? Took me about a month befo...

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

Haha, ain't that the truth... Ever had airport security pull out your denture case for inspection? Talk about awkward pauses and raised eyebrows. Glad...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Have you tried using an immersion blender instead of the regular one? I found mine way easier to handle after surgery. Less cleanup too, which was a h...

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

I went with monthly payments because at the time, it just felt easier to manage financially. But looking back, I kinda wish I'd saved up and paid upfr...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Yikes, almonds too? I've always thought of them as a safe snack...guess I'll be chewing more carefully now. Totally agree about popcorn kernels though...

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