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RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?

That clove taste still haunts me... I tried toughing it out at home with salt water rinses and pain meds, but nothing really touched the pain until th...

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RE: When the “new tooth” doesn’t feel right: a story prompt

That’s honestly been my experience too, and I’m not even a kid! I always get nervous after any dental work, and I end up second-guessing every weird f...

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RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?

That’s the bit that always gets me too. I know people say veneers boost confidence, and I get why, but honestly the idea of having to fork out that ki...

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RE: Little things that helped me get through my braces timeline

That’s exactly how I felt the first time I used a water flosser—like I needed to put on safety goggles. Honestly, I wanted to believe it would do all ...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

That’s so funny you mention the ear thing—I thought I was the only one! Sometimes after an adjustment, I’d get this weird tingling in my ear and a sor...

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

I totally get that stress—my son was a thumb sucker too, and his front teeth started to stick out a bit. Our dentist kept saying it might fix itself, ...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Yeah, I get what you mean about the aftertaste—sometimes I think those mints just swap one weird flavor for another. I’ve tried a bunch of gums and mo...

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RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?

I’ve always been nervous about using those strong, burn-your-mouth types. They made my gums feel raw, honestly. When I switched to the alcohol-free ki...

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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery

Oh, I totally get that worry about things getting stuck. I was really nervous with scrambled eggs too—kept checking the stitches after every bite. App...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

That’s interesting, I got told the same thing—no super cold stuff. I remember eyeing the popsicles in the freezer and just thinking, “Is it really wor...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

Honestly, I get nervous about all the extra buzzing and pressure with the electric ones. I keep worrying I’m pressing too hard or missing spots, which...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I get nervous about changing up my routine, honestly. I know you said, But my dentist actually warned me about scraping too hard or too often, especi...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

I totally get where you’re coming from about the cleaning hassle. That fixed retainer made me nervous every time I flossed—like, what if I missed some...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Honestly, I feel this in my bones. I still worry every time I skip the mouthwash or don’t do the saltwater rinse before bed. What’s helped me (and mig...

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RE: Toothpaste or mouthwash: which one do your kids actually use?

Mouthwash always felt like liquid fire to me too, even as an adult. I still have to brace myself before using it, and I’ll admit there are days I just...

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