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RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces—what’s it really like?

Honestly, yeah, I thought I was prepared for the extra work but wow...braces really do turn your nightly routine into a full-on project. Before braces...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

Yeah, marshmallows were a bust for me too—just made my mouth feel like I’d eaten a glue stick. The ice chip thing is legit though, especially when you...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?

I totally get the mirror obsession. After my wisdom tooth extraction (the surgical kind, with stitches and everything), I must’ve checked my mouth a d...

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RE: How long did you wait for new dentures after extractions?

I totally get what you mean about "we'll adjust as you heal" sounding a bit... open-ended. When I got mine, I swear it felt like my mouth was changing...

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RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I don’t stress too much about the whole fluoride thing. My dentist told me as long as I’m not chugging t...

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RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?

Yeah, I’m with you on the frozen stuff—everyone swears by it, but my teeth just scream at anything colder than room temp. Warm salt water is underrate...

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RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure

Man, I swear those wires have a mind of their own. Mine used to pop out at the worst times—like, halfway through a burger at lunch with friends. I pan...

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RE: Toothbrushes on the Go: What Would a Spy Choose?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit I’m a bit of a germaphobe when I travel. I actually caved and bought one of those UV cases after a part...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Honestly, I think it’s less about the price tag and more about how wild your hand gets when you’re aiming. I splattered up the mirror even with one of...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Yeah, I had the same thing. First week or two, I was basically convinced my gums were staging a mutiny. My dentist said as long as it’s not a ton of b...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I know what you mean about the minty-ness—it’s like brushing your teeth with a stick of icy gum sometimes. But honestly, I’ve always been a little ske...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

Three months feels like a lot to me too, but I guess that’s just the price of having “special” gums now. I used to laugh at my calendar reminders—like...

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RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?

The price difference is wild, right? I’ve stood in the aisle comparing the “ultra-whitening, kills 99.9% of germs, fresh-from-the-dentist” bottle with...

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

The money part always gets me sweating way more than the drill, honestly. I had to redo a crown last year and at first, all I could think about was th...

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