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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

I’ve had that exact debate with myself. I used to obsess over every little smudge, but honestly, after a couple months, I just wanted them to feel fre...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Totally get that—liquids only made me feel like I was running on empty too. I remember being so desperate for something with texture that applesauce t...

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

Our insurance did end up covering sealants for both my kids, but it was one of those things where I had to call and double-check because the info onli...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I get what you mean about overthinking the cleaning stuff—been there. After my whitening trays, I got so paranoid about bacteria that I started rinsin...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried the coconut oil thing too, and honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first. I mean, swishing oil around your mouth for 10 minutes sounds like...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Peroxide's pretty versatile, isn't it? Funny you mention wine stains—reminds me of the time I spilled merlot on my white jeans at a friend's dinner pa...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, I think affordability's definitely a big factor, but awareness is huge too. When my niece was 15, she actually tried the rubber band thing after...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, sandwiches were the worst for me too...I remember trying pizza for the first time after veneers and feeling like my teeth were made of porcelain...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, that's such a relatable way to put it! I had a similar experience when I went through my charcoal toothpaste phase—thought I was onto something ...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've had a similar experience myself. A few months ago, I switched to a toothpaste that was supposed to whiten teeth dramatically (you know, the flash...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Haha, can't argue with the ice cream part...but honestly, I bounced back pretty quickly even without taking too much downtime. Everyone heals differen...

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

I had a similar experience with caffeine. Used to down coffee all afternoon without even thinking about it, and my dentist kept pointing out signs of ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

My dentist gave me the same optimistic timeline, but honestly, I bounced back quicker than expected. By day three, I was cautiously munching on soft p...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I totally get where you're coming from, but honestly, I think it depends on how the dentist handles it. My daughter used to get super anxious during c...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Haha, isn't that the truth? When I had mine done, I underestimated the whole soft-food thing too. Thought I'd be fine with pasta after a couple days—b...

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