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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?

Toast is sneaky—it looks innocent, but it’s a whole adventure when you’re just getting back to “real” food. I remember staring at a piece of bread for...

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RE: THINGS I WISH I’D ASKED BEFORE MY KID’S FIRST DENTIST VISIT

It’s wild how much the dentist’s attitude can change everything—my daughter was all tears at our first (super rushed) visit, but now we go somewhere t...

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RE: Which Toothbrush Actually Makes a Difference?

I totally get where you’re coming from—those electric brushes aren’t exactly cheap, and sometimes I wonder if they’re really doing more than a regular...

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RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)

I totally get where you're coming from, but I have to admit, a couple of those “fancy” teethers actually worked for us. The silicone ones you can put ...

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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

I totally get what you mean about the soap cases—mine popped open once too, and it was a mess. The Altoids tin hack is genius though, especially if yo...

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RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal

Totally get what you mean—sometimes it’s the old, worn-in things that make the biggest difference. My daughter still brings her faded unicorn blanket ...

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RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the costs piling up. I used to drag my feet on booking those follow-ups too, but like you said, sometimes you ...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

Totally get where you're coming from with the silk floss—mine snapped so many times I started carrying backup in my bag, which kind of defeats the who...

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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

Totally agree with this. I used to feel kind of silly babying my retainer, but after having to shell out for a replacement (insurance didn’t cover it....

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RE: Dealing with kids’ chipped teeth—what actually works?

I totally get it—it’s tough not to worry, especially when dental stuff can get expensive fast. When my son chipped his front tooth, I kept checking it...

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RE: Retainer snapped in half—what now?

Honestly, I tried to tough it out with a cracked retainer too, just to save the cash, but my teeth started feeling weird after a week. I totally get w...

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RE: Wax or painkillers: what’s your go-to for sudden braces agony?

I hear you—silicone sounds fancy but my budget says nope. I’ve got a stash of wax in every bag and pocket, just in case, but it really does melt away ...

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RE: Kicking the thumb habit—anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?

It really is a toss-up, isn’t it? My youngest stopped sucking her thumb around age five and her teeth lined up fine, but my older kiddo needed braces ...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

I totally get the struggle with the chipmunk cheeks—my jaw gets tired fast too. I’ve found that using the lowest setting and just letting the water ki...

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