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RE: Finding tasty options when chewing hurts

Totally agree on the soft pasta thing—macaroni with cheese or Alfredo was way easier than spaghetti, which just felt like a chore. Instant mashed pota...

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RE: Which feels more natural to you: fixed implants or removable dentures?

I totally get what you mean about the weirdness at first. When I got my fixed implants, it honestly felt like a rock in my mouth for ages—super tight,...

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RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me

Honestly, I can’t really tell if the fizzing tablets do much more than just soaking. I’ve tried the cheap ones and the “fancy” ones and they all seem ...

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RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces—what’s it really like?

Yeah, skipping the cleaning routine is always tempting until you pay for it at your next checkup. I totally get what you mean about appreciating regul...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

That jaw clenching at night is brutal. I used to wake up with my whole face sore, and the chew marks on my cheeks were wild. For me, the only thing th...

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RE: How I stopped my gums from bleeding when I floss (step-by-step, sorta)

Honestly, tape-style floss was a game changer for me. The regular string always shredded on my brackets and got stuck, which was a nightmare. Woven fl...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?

Totally agree with this. My “simple” extraction last year turned into a week of mashed potatoes and grumpy chewing. I actually healed faster from my i...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

Honestly, I never thought thumb-sucking would follow me into adulthood either, but here we are. I started noticing my teeth shifting a couple years ba...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

Yeah, I noticed the same thing with my gums getting more sensitive after I switched to vaping. I always thought it’d be better than smoking, but hones...

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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?

Honestly, I found the custom one way easier to talk with. It’s not perfect—still a bit lispy—but my tongue doesn’t get stuck like with the boil-and-bi...

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

I’ve actually had insurance deny a claim for my braces adjustment once, even though the ortho’s office swore it was covered. Ended up in a back-and-fo...

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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

Totally get where you're coming from. I swear, the second they start calling out those numbers, my brain just fixates on every single one. I always wo...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

Bagel cement is the perfect description, honestly. I still can’t eat a sandwich without feeling like I’m risking my life (or at least my brackets). Di...

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

We did the pro cleaning before braces, too. I was a little skeptical at first because it felt like just another expense, but honestly, I was glad we w...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

I’m curious—did you have all four wisdom teeth out at once, or just one or two? I had mine done in two rounds, and honestly, the second time was way r...

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