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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

We had the same issue with those “fun” flavors. My kiddo begged for watermelon because, you know, apparently mint is “for old people.” Well, the first...

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RE: What would you do if your kid needed a filling but was terrified of the dentist?

Nitrous definitely helped my kid too, but my wallet was not a fan. I remember getting the bill and thinking, “Was that magic gas made of gold?” Seriou...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Haha, the clove oil taste is wild, right? I swear it stuck around longer than the pain did. I tried the smoothie-with-a-spoon thing too, but honestly,...

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RE: What do you do when a bracket pops off at night?

Honestly, I’m starting to think my brackets have a secret grudge against me. I’ve had one pop off while eating a banana—like, how is that even possibl...

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RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?

I totally relate to the bleeding gums part—used to think that was just “normal” if you brushed hard enough. Turns out, nope, just my wallet and gums b...

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RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal—what worked better for you?

I wish my wallet agreed with you on that one... I swear these tiny bottles of mouthwash somehow disappear faster than my willpower at the dentist. But...

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

I get the worry about peroxide, but honestly, I’ve been using it (super diluted, like a splash in a cup of water) every couple weeks and haven’t notic...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Chamomile tea rinse, huh? Sounds fancy...but cheap enough to try. Does it matter if it's the bagged stuff or loose leaf? Asking for my wallet. ὠ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha yeah, learned that the hard way myself... RIP my old sunglasses. Did you manage to salvage your lenses at all, or are they toast now?

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Haha, glad I'm not the only one drooling over the sink at midnight wondering if I just flushed $20 down the drain. Honestly, I've been rocking the che...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Haha, your description of the boil-and-bite experience is spot-on. Did you also have that awkward moment where you're standing over the sink, drooling...

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

Yeah, anxiety definitely matters. But IV sedation can get pricey fast...I had a tooth pulled last year and went with laughing gas mostly because my wa...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've actually wondered about the soaking vs. dry storage thing myself. My dentist said dry storage too, but honestly, I got lazy and started leaving m...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, I totally feel you on that popcorn paranoia... Ever tried sneaking a bite of something crunchy and then immediately regretted it, mentally calcu...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Haha, I totally get you on the cinnamon thing—first time I tried it, I thought my mouth was on fire. But hey, if it works, it works. Now I'm curious t...

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