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RE: What do you actually eat with aligners?

That’s the part that got me too. I used to love having a handful of trail mix here and there, but after a few days, the hassle just wasn’t worth it. H...

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RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?

That’s honestly the story of my first broken bracket—popcorn at the movies, figured I’d just be careful, and paid for it with an emergency visit and a...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

I hear you on the cost worry—dry socket is no joke, and paying out of pocket for a fix stings almost as much as the pain itself. I waited nearly three...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

I get where your dentist is coming from, but I’ve seen firsthand with my grandkids that sometimes these little habits stick around longer than you’d e...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but after having a couple crowns redone over the years, I’ve found that a little heads-up about what *could* go wrong ...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

I totally get the worry about missing that “window.” Honestly, though, I’m not convinced there’s a single magic age for every kid. My own kids ditched...

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RE: Battling receding gums: surgery vs. special toothpaste—what worked for you?

I hear you, but I’ve actually had a bit of luck with switching up my routine before jumping to surgery. My gums weren’t as far gone, maybe that’s why,...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

I totally get what you mean about electric brushes feeling too much after dental work. I tried one right after my first root canal and it just made ev...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

Those little brushes took some getting used to for me, too. I used to think they were just another thing to buy, and my gums definitely weren’t happy ...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

I get the appeal of all the fancy imaging, but honestly, I had a root canal redone even after a 3D scan. Sometimes it’s just plain luck—some roots are...

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

Roasted veggie soups are underrated, honestly. I remember after my adjustment appointments, I’d crave something with a bit more depth than just potato...

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

That zing after a cleaning is all too familiar—feels like your teeth are trying to remind you they exist every time you sip something cold. It usually...

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RE: Losing teeth: Are implants really the answer or is there something better?

That’s exactly what pushed me toward implants, too. Years ago, I had a bridge put in after losing a premolar, and honestly, I wish I’d thought more ab...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

I hear you on the complications—my neighbor down the hall went through something similar, and it was a rough few months for her. She had swelling, a c...

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

Couldn’t agree more. My gums used to be the strong, silent type, but now they’re quick to let me know when I’ve slacked off even a little. I switched ...

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