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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

That last stubborn tooth is always the troublemaker, right? I swear, mine felt like it had a personal vendetta against moving. But honestly, those tin...

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

I totally get what you mean about that “sometimes these things happen” excuse—honestly, it drives me nuts. Like, sure, things can go wrong, but I wish...

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RE: Custom night guards vs. store-bought: which actually helps your teeth more?

Totally get that—my jaw literally dropped when I saw the quote for a custom guard. I’ve wondered, though, if the extra money is actually about long-te...

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RE: If you could only pick one vitamin for your teeth, which would it be?

Funny you mention the grandma luck—mine swore by black tea and somehow never had a cavity. I get what you’re saying about K2 feeling like a silent par...

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RE: Brushing your teeth could be good for your heart too?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m still a bit skeptical about how much brushing alone really impacts your heart. Like, sure, there are...

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

I totally get what you mean about the water flosser blasting out way more stuff, especially with braces—I swear, after I got mine, I was low-key horri...

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

Honestly, I get it—earplugs just seem like a recipe for regret. I tried using a bit of chewing gum once when my bracket wire poked out at a concert......

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RE: Keeping my mouth clean after apicoectomy is driving me nuts

Totally get the stress—my niece had an apicoectomy last year and I swear the hardest part was keeping her from poking at the stitches. I do wonder if ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get what you mean about being cautious, especially with kids. Sensitivity can be brutal—my partner tried whitening strips and ended up swearing them...

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RE: What would you do if you ran out of denture cleaner on a trip?

Baking soda’s definitely saved me a few times, but I’m always a bit skeptical about using it long-term. I’ve read it can be a bit abrasive, especially...

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RE: Turns out cartoons at the dentist actually help kids chill out

Cartoons at the dentist are honestly such a game-changer, and I’m glad to see it’s not just hype. My nephew used to dread every appointment, like full...

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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

That wax melting away mid-sip is the worst—like, can’t they invent something that actually stays put through coffee? I always wondered if there’s a be...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

That “glow” is so real—why do dental lights always lie to us? I totally get what you mean about obsessing over it. I’m convinced my zirconia molar is ...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

I totally get that—it’s wild how something like a crown can mess with your head every time you eat. I was super careful at first, but honestly, I star...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Yeah, charcoal was a messy disaster for me too... but honestly, even those gentle pastes didn't really cut it. Ever tried whitening strips? They're no...

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