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RE: Retainer snapped in half—what now?

That plastic smell is the weirdest thing, right? I always wonder if I'm just being overly sensitive or if it's actually a thing. My last retainer had ...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

Honestly, this is exactly why I’m so hesitant to switch from my trusty nylon. I tried one of those “compostable” flosses (I think it was corn fiber?) ...

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

Oh man, I get nervous every single time I use mine. I keep thinking if I turn the pressure up, my gums will just start bleeding like crazy... but then...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

Same here, I kept thinking maybe I was using the wrong toothpaste or brushing too hard. That metallic taste really threw me off. Did anyone else notic...

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RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery

I totally get the anxiety. When I first saw the guard, I thought there’s no way I could sleep with that thing in my mouth. The first couple nights wer...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

I keep wondering the same thing—sometimes after I use string floss, my gums feel a little sore but, weirdly, cleaner? But then the water flosser is ju...

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RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces

Greek yogurt was my go-to too, but I got so tired of it after a few days. I actually tried mashing up canned pears since applesauce started tasting wa...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

I totally get the temptation—those ads make it look like you’ll have dentist-level sparkle in five minutes. I actually ordered a kit once, but the sec...

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RE: Gums can shrink back too—did you know stress might play a role?

That’s exactly how it feels for me too. I swear, every checkup it’s a new “possible cause” for my gums moving south. I always assumed it was just brus...

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RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?

That “possible cavity” alert would’ve sent me into a spiral too. I always wonder if the tech is just making me paranoid, or if I’m ignoring something ...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

I get tripped up by this too—like, is it weird to ask if the numbing gel is extra? I always feel awkward bringing up money stuff at the dentist even t...

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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

I’m always a bit nervous with new gadgets, especially when it comes to teeth. I kept picturing my son somehow breaking his front tooth with all that b...

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RE: If your insurance barely covers dental work, how would you handle a pricey root canal?

I get super stressed about that too. I feel like the second I sit down, they start rattling off a bunch of fees I didn't even know existed. Do you eve...

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

I’ve wondered the same thing. I get so anxious I sometimes write down my questions before I go, just in case I forget something important. I always fe...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Is it weird that I actually worry about the wax a little? Like, I know it helps with the wires, but sometimes I get anxious that if my kid uses too mu...

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