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 ...

I see your point about warm broth, but honestly, lukewarm or room-temp foods worked way better for me. Warm stuff—even broth—sometimes made my gums fe...

Honestly, I think it's mostly about consistency and thoroughness rather than order. I switched to flossing first a while back, but the real game chang...

My dentist actually leans more toward visual checks and patient feedback, saying x-rays are helpful but shouldn't be overused. Honestly, I've found th...

Salt water's always been my first choice too, but I found adding a bit of baking soda helped ease the soreness even faster. Chlorhexidine was effectiv...

We went through something similar when my son took a soccer ball straight to the mouth. At first, nothing seemed off—no chips or visible damage—but he...

Yeah, mine started acting up around the 7-year mark too. Dentist said sometimes the crown or abutment loosens slightly over time, letting cold seep in...

Haha, sounds about right. My orthodontist is always super focused on the bite alignment too—it's like their favorite thing to fuss over. But honestly,...

Yeah, sedation definitely helps. Had it twice myself—first time without sedation was manageable but tense, second time with sedation was way smoother....

I get the appeal of financing, but honestly, have you looked into alternatives to bonding? I had a similar issue—minor stuff that bugged me in photos—...

Totally get what you're saying here—I've been down this road myself. A couple years back, my dentist pointed out some early cavities forming, and I de...

I've noticed something similar actually—too soft brushes never really felt like they cleaned properly for me either. Gum issues improved noticeably af...