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

That “too smooth” feeling is so weird, right? I actually noticed my teeth felt almost slippery, and it freaked me out for a couple days. Did you ever ...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Interesting—my dentist actually recommended a dual-layer guard for me, which is thin on the inside but has a harder outer shell. It’s not as bulky as ...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

That’s actually super helpful to hear. I’m still trying to figure out the best way to communicate with dental offices, especially since I haven’t star...

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

My son went through the same thing with his clear retainer—he said it felt like a mouthguard at first and he hated how it changed his voice. Practicin...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

I’m kind of in the same boat—never had a dentist bring up tongue scrapers at any check-up. I started looking into it after seeing all those “before an...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I totally get that hesitation—dentists always seem so sure about their recommendations, but sometimes I wonder if it’s just habit or if we’re missing ...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

That’s so true. It’s weird how you can have something so tiny—like a tiny ridge or a minuscule bump—and suddenly your tongue is obsessed with it. I’ve...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

That’s exactly where I’m stuck. I keep reading about how autografts are considered the “gold standard” for healing, but honestly, the thought of being...

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