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

Totally get that—those extra visits add up fast. I remember being super careful with what I ate just to avoid any problems. The weird gum feeling frea...

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

I’m with you—dental wax never really stayed put for me either, and I always felt like I was just wasting it. The price isn’t terrible, but if it’s not...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

Yep, my son calls it “glue mouth” and acts like he can’t talk for an hour after. We’ve been through bubblegum, grape, and even plain—no luck with any ...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

My kid was the same—anything with a hint of crunch and it was like the world was ending. I kept thinking maybe we were babying it, but honestly, bette...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

Totally relate to the insurance headache—mine barely covered whitening, and wouldn’t touch my old fillings either. I waited a couple months before swa...

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RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?

Yeah, I totally feel this. My dentist brought up sealants for my kid, but honestly, the price made me pause. I mean, if you’re already on top of brush...

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

Totally get it. My youngest did the same—burned through guards so fast, I started to wonder if they were even helping. The price adds up, and then you...

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

Haha, totally agree about oatmeal—my son acted like it was punishment when he got his braces. Smoothies were a hit here too, but we also leaned heavil...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

This is spot-on. For my son, it wasn't the dentist or flavored floss—it was his older cousin casually mentioning how cavities meant extra dentist visi...

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RE: Finally found a way to whiten teeth without that awful sensitivity

I totally get the sensitivity struggle. Whitening strips were killing me too, and honestly, I couldn't justify spending a ton on fancy treatments. I e...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

We cycle through gimmicks too, but honestly, the best trick I've found is just flossing together. My daughter used to resist big-time until I started ...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

My mom went through something similar last year. We were leaning toward implants, but the cost made us pause...ended up going with a bridge instead. H...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've been thinking about professional whitening for a while now, but the cost always makes me hesitate. Glad to hear the sensitivity isn't too bad aft...

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

Same here, monthly payments were way easier on my wallet. Plus, knowing exactly what's coming out each month helped me stress less. Also, neon green c...

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

Mine actually adjusted mine once for free when I mentioned it wasn't quite right. Helped a lot with jaw soreness. Worth asking—could save you money do...

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