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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

Totally get that. For me, it wasn’t just the pain—it was how my whole mouth felt out of whack for days. Did anyone else get those weird headaches afte...

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RE: Did your teeth actually look like you imagined after getting braces off?

That’s pretty much how it went for me too. I was so excited to finally see my teeth without all the metal, but then those chalky white spots were just...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

That’s been me for the last week. I keep catching myself automatically shifting food over to the “good” side, even when it’s just something soft like ...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

Yeah, I’ve been there—thought I was done after the first root canal, but nope. Second dentist spotted a tiny bit of infection left behind. Honestly, I...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

That’s interesting about the water flosser—I had the same hope, but honestly, my bathroom ended up soaked and I still found stuff stuck between teeth....

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

That’s interesting, because we had almost the opposite thing happen. My daughter brought her bunny and it actually helped her, but only after we talke...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

That static feeling is the weirdest, right? I remember after my root tip surgery, it was almost like my chin had fallen asleep and couldn’t decide whe...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally relate to the “grout” mistake—been there with my own kid and he was not a fan. For us, switching from a metal scraper to a soft plastic one ...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

That really hits home. I used to dread eating in public because of all the “extraction missions,” but honestly, figuring out these little hacks (like ...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Those dissolvable strips are such a weird sensation, right? I tried them after my own root tip surgery and it was like—one second it’s there, the next...

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

That cleaning part really got in my head too. When I first heard about the little brushes and water picks, I imagined myself messing it up or just for...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I kept getting antibiotics for gum flare-ups and it never really fixed anything long-term—just gave me stoma...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Totally get where you’re coming from—those whitening kits can be brutal. I’ve had the same “zapped” feeling and it made me super cautious too. Honestl...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I totally get the countertop vs cordless struggle. For me, the countertop one just feels like a whole production—filling the tank, finding a spot for ...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Yeah, I was super conscious of mine at first too—kept poking at it with my tongue, and chewing felt off for a while. For me, it took maybe three or fo...

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