I totally get the saltwater rinse thing—it does help, but I actually switched to a prescription mouthwash after a few days. My dentist said it reduced...
I totally get the struggle with the taste—some of those toothpastes are just rough. I tried the “spit only” thing for a while after my hygienist sugge...
I totally get what you mean about the scrambled eggs—honestly, I thought they’d be a safe bet too, but they always seem to find their way into every b...
I totally relate to the neck pain from sleeping upright—honestly, that was the worst part for me too. I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, I was...
I totally get the appeal of zirconia—mine’s been solid too, and I don’t flinch at crunchy stuff anymore. But, honestly, my old porcelain crown lasted ...
My insurance only covered part of the bridge, which was a bit of a shock honestly. I had to weigh the cost vs. comfort for a while. The twinges you me...
That’s happened to me more than once, actually. A few years back, my dentist saw something “suspicious” on an x-ray and wanted to drill right away. I ...
I get where you're coming from, but I actually had a pretty different experience with coconut oil. I used it for a while when I had braces, and while ...
Letting kids pick their own toothbrush really does work wonders. My youngest went for one with a glittery handle and unicorns—suddenly brushing was he...
I completely agree about sedation—it's not excessive at all if anxiety is genuinely affecting you. I had a similar experience last year, and sedation ...
Cheesecloth is actually a pretty smart idea. I've done something similar myself, especially when making herbal tinctures or oils at home. Leaving it c...
Haha, that's exactly how it goes... progress with braces is subtle until suddenly it's obvious. I remember feeling frustrated too, but trust me, patie...
Interesting you mention this—I've found sensitive toothpaste to be quite effective personally, but only after consistent use for at least a couple of ...
Totally get the countertop clutter issue—my bathroom's tiny too, so I went cordless. Reservoir refills aren't ideal, but honestly, after a while it ju...
Totally understand that sinking feeling—been there myself. After my first bracket mishap (it was pizza crust, of all things), my orthodontist recommen...