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RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?

Yeah, that clove taste is something else… I remember gagging on it and just wishing for the numbness to kick in. I totally agree—once the dentist pack...

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RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?

Totally get what you mean about feeling like a disco ball with braces—those shiny brackets can feel so obvious. I was super anxious about people notic...

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RE: What foods did you give up or swap after getting braces?

Totally get this. I was super anxious about popcorn after hearing horror stories, so I just cut it out right away. Even the tiniest bit stuck in my br...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

That’s so familiar—my son flat-out refused to chew anything “extra whitening” because he said it tasted like medicine. I get anxious about his breath ...

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RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?

Totally get where you're coming from—threaders made me want to give up some nights. I switched to interdental brushes too, and honestly, they’re so mu...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I totally get that pit-in-the-stomach feeling before checkups—no matter how much I brush and floss, there’s always a bit of dread. Those little brushe...

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RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off—how to make it less awkward?

Totally relate to this. I was so paranoid about how my teeth felt after the braces came off—kept worrying something was wrong, even though the dentist...

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RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?

I totally get the anxiety around food stuck in your teeth—honestly, I never leave home without those little dental picks in my bag. I’ve just had too ...

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RE: COULD MY DAILY HABITS BE PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR MOUTH TROUBLES?

I totally get that feeling—coffee’s my comfort, too, and the idea of giving it up makes me anxious. I switched to decaf for a bit after some gum issue...

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RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?

Honestly, I relate way too much to the frustration with threaders. I always felt like I needed three hands to use them, and half the time I’d just giv...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I’m right there with you on the anxiety front. I had a porcelain crown on one of my upper molars for a few years, and while it did look pretty natural...

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RE: Weird but true: cold water can actually make braces pain worse

It’s kind of reassuring to hear I’m not the only one who found cold stuff made things worse. I tried the salt water rinse too, and honestly, it just m...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I get why zirconia’s so popular for molars, but I still worry about how “hard” it is compared to natural teeth. My dentist mentioned it can wear down ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

That thing about the wax disappearing used to freak me out too—like, where did it even go? My ortho said the same, and honestly I just try not to over...

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