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

That fear of the rogue nail clippers is real. I tried once, thinking I’d be careful, but the way my hands shook... not worth the risk. I’m with you—wa...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

I totally get that. When I did my second round of braces in my 50s, that upfront discount looked tempting, but honestly, it wasn’t worth the hit to my...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Interesting points about the cleaning routine—I never thought about denture tablets, might give that a shot. But honestly, three years seems pretty op...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Totally relate to this. I used to think brushing immediately after eating citrus fruits was smart dental hygiene too, until my dentist gently correcte...

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

I definitely went savory with mashed potatoes—garlic was a lifesaver, honestly. As long as it's powdered or finely minced and cooked soft, you're gold...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Haha, same here—hot coffee through a straw just felt wrong. Personally, switching to iced coffee helped me cut down stains noticeably... plus, it's re...

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

Honestly, I've used hydrogen peroxide for years on all sorts of stains (coffee, tea, even red wine—don't judge, haha), and I've never noticed any sign...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've had mine for about three years now, and honestly, it's still going strong. I used to do the toothpaste-and-water routine too, but my dentist actu...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've been using denture tablets to clean my mouthguard for years now, and honestly, they're a total game changer. I get your hesitation about chemical...

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

My granddaughter had the same issue with her guard—said it felt like she was trying to sleep with a hockey puck in her mouth, haha. We tried sticking ...

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

Same here, those DIY braces vids give me chills. My granddaughter got tempted by some TikTok trend last year—thankfully, she mentioned it to me first....

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

We had a similar situation with my granddaughter—her mouthguard seemed to have a mind of its own. One time we found it tucked inside a shoe... no idea...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Love the "tooth tour" idea! Honestly, timers always made me feel rushed too, and I ended up brushing harder instead of better. My dentist suggested hu...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Haha, lemon scent as a distraction—that's a new one for me. But hey, whatever works, right? Honestly, gum surgery is rough, and finding those little c...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Totally agree with you there—I've been using one of those toothpastes for about six months now. At first, I didn't notice much, but gradually my sensi...

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