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

Did you ever feel like you were drooling more than usual when you first started wearing yours? I swear, I kept waking up thinking my pillow was soaked...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but is it really just overthinking if you feel something’s off? I mean, after I had my veneers done, I kept noticing t...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

That “weird film” is the bane of my existence—sometimes I feel like I’m brushing just to get rid of it, not even for my teeth. —I always wonder what’s...

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RE: How I Saved a Ton on My Root Canal (And Didn’t Lose My Mind)

Yeah, I always feel like I’m missing some sneaky fee or detail when I talk to the front desk. I get so flustered, I forget half my questions and then ...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I’ve actually wondered about the dental school thing too... but is it safe? Like, do they have real dentists supervising? I’d be nervous about letting...

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RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?

I’ve always wondered if the water flosser actually does enough, or if it’s just making me feel better about not using the threaders. I tried the threa...

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

Yeah, I totally get the saltwater burn—it stings way more than I expected, especially right after surgery. I was so scared of messing up the graft tha...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Custom trays are honestly the only thing I’ve found that don’t make my teeth feel like they’re about to fall out. I tried strips once and literally ha...

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RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?

Honestly, I get a little stressed about this stuff. I used to drink straight from the tap without thinking twice, but after reading a few articles abo...

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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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