"Felt like forever before we saw any improvement. You're right though, patience really does help—hang in there, it'll get better eventually."
Can totally relate to that feeling... I remember when I first got my braces off, I was so excited for a fresh start and decided to whiten my teeth at home—big mistake. My teeth ended up super sensitive, and honestly, they looked kind of patchy for weeks. At first, I panicked and tried all sorts of quick fixes, but nothing really worked. Eventually, I realized the best thing was just to step back, give it some time, and let things settle down naturally. It took a solid month or two before everything balanced out again. Patience really is key, even if it's tough in the moment. Hang in there—these things usually have a way of sorting themselves out with a little time and care.
Totally get what you're saying about patience. I had veneers done a while back, and at first, they felt weirdly bulky and unnatural. Took weeks before they felt like "my teeth" again...but eventually, things settled nicely. Time really does smooth things out.
I feel you on the patience thing, honestly. When I had my crowns done, I was convinced I'd made a massive mistake at first. They felt so foreign and uncomfortable, and I was constantly worried they'd never feel normal again. Took me a good month or so before I stopped noticing them all the time. Now they're fine, but man...those first few weeks were rough. Glad things settled for you too—it really does get better with time.
"Took me a good month or so before I stopped noticing them all the time."
Yeah, same here. When I got my dentures, it felt like I had a mouthful of plastic marbles for weeks...thought I'd never get used to them. Eventually, though, your brain just adjusts. Hang in there—it does get easier.
Yeah, totally relate to that feeling. Took me ages to stop obsessing over mine too...kept thinking everyone noticed something was off. Still catch myself checking mirrors a bit too often, but it's slowly getting better. Guess patience really is key here.
