[VIDEO] these bones in my jaw- they don't have a flaw.

[powerofmabel]

[So here’s Mabel sitting at her craft table in her room, surrounded by her piles of stuffed animals. It looks like she’s about to make the world’s cuddliest State of the Union address.]

Hi, Wonderfriends!

As you know, I, Mabel Pines, am an expert at problem-solving. I not only solve my own problems, but the problems of my friends, and I have the scrapbooked evidence to prove it! Plus I’m co-leader of Angel Investigations- we make your mysteries history. Aw yeah, nailed that plug! [she high fives a stuffed animal, and then sighs and leans back.] But as surprising as it is, there are some problems I can’t solve. You see, I’ve been in Wonderland for two years now, which means I definitely haven’t been to the orthodontist. [and here, she smiles, revealing her braces, which she gestures to.] These things? Do not tighten themselves, guys. And since I kiiinda don’t want a super messed up mouth while I’m in Wonderland, I only have one question for you.

[and here she looks deeply pained, all the casualness gone from her tone, because believe or not, people, untightened braces are uncomfortable as hell.] Is there a dentist in the house??

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[krmvgivv]

[Dipper has been reading and not really paying attention to what Mabel was doing. Otherwise he might have stopped her. That is probably why she didn't consult him.

He side-eyes her once she's done and his brain has caught up to what she's saying.]

Mabel, are you sure consulting all of Wonderland for your orthodontic needs is a good idea?

[Because he's pretty sure it's a terrible idea.]

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[powerofmabel]

All ideas are good ideas!

[said instinctively and very confidently. and then, with a bit more desperation:] Dipper, you've been in my body- you know how much braces stink. I gotta do something.

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[krmvgivv]

[He grimaces because, yeah, braces do stink. But still.]

You're gonna get weirdos.

[didntknowbest]

[Oh, that was just adorable.]

Hmmm... Unfortunately, I do not know very much about how braces work. I do not think that I can offer much help in that regard.

I suppose that I could offer some healing magic, however, if they are doing any sort of harm to you?

[powerofmabel]

They do scrape against my lips a lot... [now is not the appropriate time to tug up and down on her lips to show Toriel the tragic display of unhappy braces scratches, but whelp. there she goes. thanks, Mabel.] Sssee?

[didntknowbest]

Goodness!! Those are unpleasant, aren't they?

[Toriel just can't stand to see a child in pain- even if it's something that's ultimately not that bad, probably.]

Still, nothing that I am unable to take care of! I would be happy to heal those for you, and anything else that occurs until your braces are fixed, my child!

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[mydude]

Nice grill, bubula.

[He's never seen tooth bling like that before. He's kinda jealous.]

What's wrong with them? They look tight as hell to me.

[powerofmabel]

Nice hat, elf-dude.

[she finger guns, and then launches into her explanation of braces.] Oh they're tight in one way, all right, but it's been two years and some of the bands have snapped and if left alone my teeth will start going sideways.

[mydude]

Gross.

[Taako taps his lip thoughtfully.]

So you want it all off? Or what?

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[noreason]

[Naoki has a little less than zero experience with orthodontics, so he has no idea just what braces entail other than knowing that in they end, you're supposed to have straight teeth.]

Can't you just take them out completely?

[Somehow?]

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[powerofmabel]

They're kinda glued on...

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[noreason]

There's stuff that dissolves glue...

...Though you probably wouldn't want to put any of that stuff in your mouth.

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[wildwest]

That is not my particular area of expertise, but I'd be happy to take a look at it for you.

[ nevermind the fact that it's been 130+ years since he last practiced his craft. ]

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[powerofmabel]

[GASP] Are you an actual dentist? I knew we had to have one here!

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[wildwest]

Indeed I am. And seein' as I have only recently arrived, it's entirely possible there was not one until now.

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[krmvgivv]

Hi, Dipper here. [Don't mind the preteen squinting suspiciously at you. Mabel makes her choices, Dipper tries and keeps those choices from killing her.] What are your qualifications?

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[cisskabob]

...Mabel, sweetie. Please just. Promise me you'll at least ask about their credentials before you let someone start playing with the metal in your mouth.

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[krmvgivv]

Don't worry, I've come up with a 47 question long quiz for any potential dentist candidates.

[Dipper knows his sister well. He was prepared for this.]

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[powerofmabel]

It'll be fine, Cissie. It's not like anyone here has creepy magnet powers or anything, right?

[somewhere Peridot looks up and squints.]

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[screwedontight]

Let's see. This is Wonderland. We spend days every few weeks trying not to die. You're asking for one of the most feared people on the planet.

Yeah, this seems safe.

You're aware this is bordering on a horror movie ending, right?

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[powerofmabel]

My mouth is gonna look like a horror movie beginning if I'm not careful. I think I can handle it.

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[agentxthirteen]

I may have some good news for you. Since we can't really change here - can't age, can't gain weight. I haven't even found any indication that we can get sick outside of events.

Basically, you might not even have to go to an orthodontist. You could have your braces taken out completely, and your teeth won't change. Unless you want braces.

Either way, I'm sure the library has some information on how to do whatever you need if we don't have an orthodontist. We can get the equipment from the closets, and we have plenty of residents with steady hands.

[ Jane, their resident tattoo artist, is skilled with machinery and working on living people... Sharon's sure that they can work out something for whatever Mabel needs.

She pauses. Unless... ]

Unless your teeth have changed.

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[powerofmabel]

I mean there's some benefits. [she pokes her teeth experimentally.] They do look pretty cool when my bands are all in.

[mcgucket]

[Yikes]

That's quite a pickle yer in. I hope ya find someone that's able to take care'a that for ya, Mabel.

[powerofmabel]

Worst case scenario- you, Grunkle Ford, and a whole bunch of magnets!