Can totally relate to the anxiety part. I had braces as an adult and ended up needing a couple of extractions. My dentist explained both nitrous and I...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I did IV for my wisdom teeth because I was super anxious, and honestly, it was the best decision for me. I bar...
Totally agree about the extra-soft brushes. I had braces for a couple years and gum irritation was a constant battle. Switching brushes helped, but ho...
Yeah, I definitely noticed my mindset shifting after getting braces. At first, I was obsessed with every tiny gap and overlap, constantly checking pro...
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Oil pulling felt refreshing, but didn't really brighten things up noticeably overnight. What worked better for me...
Honestly, skipping retainers for just a week probably won't cause permanent shifts, but it can definitely lead to noticeable discomfort and temporary ...
I've actually used both Oral-B and Sonicare over the years. Started with Oral-B, loved it, but switched to Sonicare when my dentist recommended it dur...
I felt the same way at first. When I got braces, I was paranoid about wires snapping or brackets popping off randomly. And yeah, once or twice a brack...
Haha, been there... I swear those covers disappear into some mysterious orthodontic black hole. Monthly payments worked best for me too—breaking it do...
I've tried activated charcoal toothpaste too, and yeah, messy is an understatement... I spent more time cleaning my sink than brushing my teeth, lol. ...
Good points about the retainers—I've found consistency really matters. My son had a minor adjustment last year, and he was fine at first, but after a ...
Interesting idea, I might actually try that. I've had braces for a while now, and honestly, flossing has always been a bit of a hassle with all the wi...
Not overly cautious at all... honestly, that's exactly how we found ours too. Took some trial and error, but patience and a calm vibe make all the dif...
I've actually had better luck with interdental brushes than water flossers. Found the generic tips on my water flosser wore out pretty quick—started l...
I've been using one of those Bluetooth toothbrushes for a while now, mostly because I've had braces for almost two years and keeping things clean was ...