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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

We went with monthly payments too, mostly for peace of mind. Funny you mention the scrambled eggs—mine snapped a bracket on mashed potatoes once...sti...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Haha, reading these comments brings back memories. My first attempt with a water flosser was like a scene from a comedy sketch—mirror splattered, shir...

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

I get that feeling about ingredient lists—sometimes I think you need a chemistry degree just to brush your teeth these days. 😂 I used to stres...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Milk helping with tooth sensitivity sounded odd to me too at first, but your experience makes sense. I remember after getting my braces tightened, col...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

We waited until about 18 months, mostly because our pediatrician said it was fine to hold off a bit longer. Honestly, I think it depends on how many t...

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RE: Thumb Sucking Drama—How Do You Get Your Kid to Stop?

My orthodontist actually said my braces were partly due to thumb-sucking as a kid. My parents tried everything too, but I only stopped when kids tease...

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RE: The flossing adventures of Captain Toothbrush and the Plaque Pirates

Haha, that's pretty creative. Reminds me of when I had braces as a kid—my mom turned flossing into a spy mission, sneaking past the "metal guards" to ...

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RE: getting braces soon—here's a tip I wish I'd known earlier

Haha, smart move cutting the wax strips—I wish I'd thought of that earlier. I remember panicking when I ran out and resorted to chewing gum wrappers a...

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RE: My dentist warned me about gum disease, and now I'm paranoid

Haha, I totally get that feeling. A few months back, my orthodontist casually mentioned how improper flossing could lead to bone loss around the teeth...

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RE: finally getting braces off—need fun ways to celebrate

Haha, caramel apples sound risky—I went straight for popcorn myself. Honestly, the best part was just running my tongue over smooth teeth again...weir...

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RE: my kid might need braces—didn't realize there were so many options

We went with clear aligners for my daughter around that age, and honestly, it wasn't as tricky as you'd think. She surprised us by being pretty respon...

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RE: Second time around—does treatment really work better?

Totally get where you're coming from—had a similar experience with braces myself. First round, teeth looked great, but slowly shifted back over time. ...

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RE: anyone tried natural ways to brighten up their smile?

I've done both baking soda and coconut oil pulling at different points, and here's my take—baking soda actually did work pretty noticeably for me. I u...

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RE: Braces tightened again—feels like chewing rocks

Nah, you're definitely not alone. Every single time I got mine tightened, it felt like my teeth had forgotten everything they'd learned about chewing....

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