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

Yeah, the DIY braces thing is wild...but honestly, do you think teens would even watch educational videos from orthodontists? I remember zoning out co...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Did your dentist mention anything about implants and how long that recovery usually takes? I'm scheduled for an implant next month, and I'm getting mi...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

I've wondered about this too—my gums always seem more sensitive in winter. Maybe it's a combo of dry air and toothpaste ingredients? I switched to a g...

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

Yeah, that's exactly what's making me hesitate too. But do you know if there's any kind of penalty or extra fee if you decide to pay off the remaining...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

I've been using fluoride rinse for a while now, and yeah, it seems to help... but does anyone else find the taste kinda weird? Maybe it's just the bra...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I totally relate to that sensitivity issue after whitening. Did your dentist mention anything about fluoride treatments afterward? Mine suggested usin...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Totally agree with this. When I had braces, I remember going back quite a bit at first—maybe every couple of weeks or so? It felt like something was a...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Haha, blended pasta? Now that's dedication... or desperation. Honestly, cottage cheese mixed with applesauce sounds like one of those combos that's ei...

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

Totally agree about coconut milk, it really helped me too. Did you find it better chilled or room temp? Cold felt great at first, but after a while, i...

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

Did the spinach blend smoothly enough for him right after surgery? I tried something similar when I had my braces tightened and the spinach bits kept ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I tried the floss-first thing too, but honestly, it still feels kinda backwards to me. Does it actually make a noticeable difference at your checkups,...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

I waited about three months after getting my braces off before whitening, and honestly, sensitivity wasn't bad at all. Maybe spacing it out gives your...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

I've wondered the same thing myself. I've bounced around between a few sensitive toothpaste brands, and honestly, whitening was always pretty minimal ...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Haha, blended lasagna sounds brave... I haven't ventured into savory blends yet, just can't get past the mental hurdle. Cheesecake pudding actually so...

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