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

That’s exactly my worry. I’ve tried the wax, but sometimes it slides right off. Ever had that happen? Chewing gum feels risky to me—what if it gets st...

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

Is it really normal to have headaches after every adjustment, though? I always worry it means something’s off. Last time, my jaw ached for days and I ...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I get so nervous about food, too—how are you supposed to chew anything without worrying? I remember staring at a bowl of mashed potatoes, wondering if...

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

I get nervous too and always feel like I’m asking “too many” questions, but honestly, my dentist just answers them every time. Maybe they’re used to i...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I’ve wondered the same thing—how much is too much when it comes to these quick fixes? I tried those dentist trays a few years back, and honestly, my g...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

I get anxious about every little change in my mouth, honestly. If I feel even a tiny chip or rough spot, I can’t stop running my tongue over it. I onc...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

I’ve been wondering the same. Is it really just what we eat, or does age make gums more sensitive? Do you floss daily or just brush? I find crunchy fo...

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

That’s kind of reassuring to hear, because I still notice mine after a year. Did your kid ever complain about food getting stuck under the bridge? I w...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've had both laser whitening and the trays, and honestly, the laser method seemed way harsher on my teeth. The sensitivity afterward was pretty inten...

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

Honestly, I wish I could say yes, but for me it's still a nightly struggle. Even after months, it feels awkward and disrupts my sleep...maybe I'm just...

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

Did you ever try oatmeal or cream of wheat? I found those easier than soups because they don't have that weird coating feeling you mentioned. But yeah...

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

Did scrambled eggs really help? For me, eggs were tricky—bits always seemed to get stuck or irritated sensitive spots. Weirdly, oatmeal was my lifesav...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I feel you on the cordless anxiety. Does anyone else worry about battery life constantly? I tried a cordless one briefly, and every time I used it, I ...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Regular pillows were okay for me too, but did you find yourself waking up more often to adjust them? I kept worrying I'd accidentally roll onto my sur...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Are you sure about that? I ignored a tiny crack once, thinking it was nothing serious... ended up needing a crown later. Maybe I'm overly cautious, bu...

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