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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

I totally relate to the stress about cost—implants are just out of reach for a lot of us, and bridges aren’t cheap either. I lost a lower molar a coup...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

That’s actually super relatable about the time of day—I’ve done both and honestly, afternoon tightens are just way less brutal for me too. I always fi...

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

That’s exactly why I went with the payment plan too. I crunched the numbers and, yeah, technically you save a bit if you pay upfront, but the peace of...

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RE: Cold packs vs. anti-inflammatories after gum grafts—what worked for you?

I’m really with you on the “one-size-fits-all” thing—after my graft, I felt like the instructions were written for someone with a totally different pa...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Totally get the “avoiding another bill” part—my wallet still hasn’t forgiven me for round one. For me, anything with little seeds (like strawberries) ...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

Completely agree about the timeline—dentists always make it sound like a breeze, but in real life it just drags. We had to budget for extra groceries ...

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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

I’ve tried those silicone strips, and honestly, I don’t get the hype. They’re pricier than regular wax, and for me, they just slide off even faster—es...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

I totally relate—my jaw was sore for weeks after wisdom teeth, but my gums seemed to heal overnight. Honestly, I think people downplay how much these ...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

Honestly, I keep coming back to string floss just because it's so much cheaper and I don't have to worry about charging anything. The water flosser fe...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I get what you mean about the metallic taste—thought I was just being picky until my partner tried my toothpaste and made the same face. That aftertas...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I switched to a soft toothbrush a while back because my gums were not happy, and honestly, it helped with the sensitivity way more than any “sensitive...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I get the logic behind paying more upfront, but honestly, I just can’t justify the cost of those hard acrylic ones. My insurance barely covers the bas...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Yeah, dentures definitely aren't as hassle-free as people think. My mom went the bridge route initially to save money, but we quickly learned bridges ...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

We went with laughing gas too, mostly because IV sedation was way pricier and insurance wasn't covering much. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—figur...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, couldn't agree more. I'm currently at the 2-year mark myself, and my wallet feels every extra month of it. Initially budgeted for 18 months—wish...

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