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RE: Finally feeling confident about my smile after years of hiding it

That’s really encouraging to hear. I’ve always wondered if it was just me who felt awkward asking about discounts or cash prices, so it’s nice knowing...

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RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu—what do you pack for your kids?

Honestly, I kinda wonder if peeling every tomato is really worth the stress? I get being nervous—my brackets have caught everything from tortilla chip...

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RE: Sinus Lift Coming Up? Quick Poll: How Did You Get Ready?

This is exactly what worries me. I get allergies every April and I literally have to blow my nose like ten times a day. How strict were you about this...

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RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH

The tissue-and-twist move definitely brings back memories. I remember losing my first molar—my mom tried the “just wiggle it every night” method, but ...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

I totally get the anxiety—when I had my molar pulled last year, I was convinced I’d mess up the healing if I even looked at solid food. I remember rea...

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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

That’s exactly how I felt. When the tray just popped in with no fight, I was like… wait, is this working? And yeah, I’ve got a canine that just refuse...

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RE: How sticking to a simple gum care habit actually worked for me

Yeah, I totally get the worry about missing spots—sometimes I feel like no gadget is ever 100% foolproof, especially with all the weird angles around ...

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RE: Weird gum puffiness after flossing—what helps you?

That’s reassuring to hear, honestly. I’ve got braces right now, and my gums freaked out when I started flossing around the wires—puffy, sore, the whol...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

I totally get what you mean about string floss getting stuck—my teeth are super close together too, and I swear I’ve spent way too long fishing out bi...

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RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground—what now?

I get what you’re saying about the Save-A-Tooth kits—totally pricey for something you might never actually need. But is a little container in the glov...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

Popcorn is my nemesis right now, I swear. I thought I could get away with just being extra careful, but nope—those little husks find a way in every si...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I totally get what you mean about the countertop models being bulky. I’ve got braces right now, so I need the extra power, but honestly, my bathroom i...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

Did your palate feel weirdly numb for a while after? I’m about to get braces and my ortho mentioned gum grafts might be in my future, so I’ve been rea...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

That streaky look is exactly what happened to me after I used whitening strips during my braces treatment—except the spots stuck around longer because...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

I keep wondering if that “brain can’t forget” feeling ever really goes away or if it just fades into the background. I’m about a year in with my bridg...

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