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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

Totally get this—my nerves were shot for days after my extraction. Did you ever get worried about the stitches coming loose, or was that just me? I ac...

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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

That metallic taste is honestly so gross—I totally get what you mean about feeling like you’re chewing coins. Is it just blood, or something else? My ...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about picking your battles. For me, the bite plate was just... awkward. I never really got used to the bulkiness, an...

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

I get what you mean about cost, but did you worry about being too aware during the procedure? I keep reading stories where people remember weird sound...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Totally get the spinach thing, braces or not—it's like a universal magnet for awkwardness. But hey, quick question, have you noticed if your kiddo's c...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

I totally get the clutter anxiety—my bathroom cabinet is a disaster zone too, and adding more stuff always makes me cringe a bit. Have you tried setti...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Have you looked into veneers at all? I mean, bonding can chip and stain pretty easily over time...and aligners are a whole commitment. Veneers aren't ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

We had a similar experience with the buzzing toothbrush—my daughter got distracted waiting for the buzz too, lol. Does your son ever get bored of the ...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, you're spot on about the technical jargon issue. I mean, orthodontists definitely know their stuff, but sometimes their explanations just fly ri...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've always wondered if the order actually matters or if it's more about consistency overall. Like, does anyone else get anxious thinking they're mess...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Did anyone else find the frozen peas got mushy super fast? I liked the smaller gel packs better—same flexibility, less mess. Also, did elevating your ...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've wondered about this too, honestly. Fluoride-free toothpaste sounds appealing, but is there solid research backing it up long-term? I've read a fe...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Yeah, I totally relate to this feeling. Even after my dentist reassured me, I kept worrying about every tiny shift or ache. What helped me was keeping...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Honestly, I've never found a grapefruit mouthwash that tasted anything like the real fruit...always seems overly sweet and kinda fake. Also, alcohol-f...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Ugh, I totally get the gluey feeling you're talking about. I tried one of those gels once and spent half the night wondering if I'd accidentally used ...

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