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RE: That awkward moment you realize your surgeon remembers your favorite smoothie flavor

That’s such a weird line, right? I totally get what you’re saying—sometimes it’s comforting when they remember something about you, but other times it...

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RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?

Seriously, it’s exhausting. I actually get anxious if I realize I’ve left my wax or floss at home—like, what if something happens and I’m stuck? I’ve ...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

Seriously, lettuce is just impossible. I tried a salad once and ended up picking little bits out of my braces for what felt like hours. Honestly, I ge...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

I totally get what you mean about the costs piling up. I had a back tooth pulled because it was cracked, and I figured it’d be straightforward, but th...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Yeah, I’m in the same boat—my stitches looked super swollen and kind of purple for a few days, which freaked me out. My oral surgeon said they’d disso...

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

That’s reassuring to hear, honestly. I’ve been kind of paranoid about chewing on that side since my root canal last week. My dentist said it was fine ...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

That’s really reassuring to hear, actually. I’m supposed to get a crown soon and I keep going back and forth between zirconia and porcelain—my dentist...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

That “zing” feeling from the strips is the worst—I know exactly what you mean. I got so paranoid about causing permanent sensitivity that I basically ...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

That’s really reassuring to hear, honestly. I’m still super self-conscious about the idea of sounding different, or people noticing something’s off. M...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

I get what you mean about the tongue, but honestly, I’m still super nervous about using those tongue scrapers. My dentist said they help, but I worry ...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Haha, midnight googling is definitely a rite of passage when braces enter the picture. I remember feeling so overwhelmed at first—like, how many ways ...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Yikes, caramel apples...they're delicious but definitely risky territory. I totally get the anxiety around biting into anything too hard or sticky. My...

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

Glad you found something that works better for you...those bulky guards can be really tough to get used to. My dentist did mention orthodontics briefl...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Totally relate to the oatmeal struggle... we had the same issue when my daughter had braces and some dental work done. No matter how creamy or mushy w...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I totally get why IV sedation sounds appealing, especially if anxiety is a big issue. But honestly, the idea of completely losing chunks of time freak...

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