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RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?

Man, I thought I was the only one who basically gagged every time I tried those store-bought mouthguards with braces. It’s like, yeah, let me just sho...

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RE: Ice or gauze for a knocked-out tooth—what’s your go-to?

Right? Like, unless you’re a dentist on vacation or something, who’s got a tooth kit in their bag? I totally panicked when my niece lost her front too...

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RE: What would you do if you needed a root canal but your budget was super tight?

Yeah, I totally get the “too much info” thing—felt like I could pass a quiz on my own teeth after my last visit. The wait’s annoying, but honestly, I’...

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RE: Finding tasty options when chewing hurts

Man, I totally get that. After my wisdom teeth came out, I basically lived on pudding and yogurt for a week—felt like a toddler again. I was so parano...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

Rice sock for the win. Seriously, I tried one of those ice roller things thinking it’d be all fancy and spa-like, but it just made my face feel weirdl...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

Honestly, I kinda think the water flosser is overhyped for stuff like rice. I tried blasting away after sushi night, and it just made everything soggy...

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

Man, I was so freaked out about dry socket too. I legit survived on mashed potatoes and yogurt for like a week because I was convinced one wrong move ...

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

Bagels are basically my nemesis at this point too. The paranoia is real—like, I keep thinking I’ll ruin everything with one wrong snack. The “soft foo...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

Haha, same here—my phone is basically a dental diary at this point. I haven't tried a dental mirror yet, though. I just do awkward selfies with my mou...

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RE: How long do those tooth-colored fillings actually last?

Man, I’m right there with you on the wishful thinking for self-cleaning teeth. If they can make self-driving cars, why is my mouth still stuck in the ...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

Honestly, I went with the crown because I just wanted it DONE and didn’t wanna stress every time I ate something crunchy. I get wanting to keep your o...

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RE: That awkward moment you realize your surgeon remembers your favorite smoothie flavor

That’s actually super cool your surgeon remembered that detail. Makes it feel a little less like you’re just another name on a chart, ya know? Did any...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Man, I tried those strips once and my teeth felt like they were being tasered. Not fun. Kinda wild how something so tiny can cause so much drama. Migh...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

Man, I totally get what you mean about the “shifting” drama. My dentist did the same thing—like, one day without a tooth and suddenly my whole mouth’s...

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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

Man, I totally get what you mean about that relief after just paying it all at once. But also, my wallet would be crying for like a week straight if I...

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