That’s actually a really interesting idea. I haven’t tried the whitening tray silicone myself, but I did once cut up a mouthguard when my wire was pok...
That “speed-run” feeling is spot on. I’ve left appointments with more paperwork than answers, too. Sometimes I wonder if dentists just default to anti...
I’m right there with you on the info overload. I swear, after my last root tip surgery, I had a whole notebook just for post-op instructions... and st...
That’s been my experience too. I tried using wax a couple nights when my wire started stabbing, but it always ended up on my pillow by morning. Once I...
Yeah, my dentist actually brought up bone loss as a real concern. He said the longer you wait after losing a tooth, the more the bone can shrink, whic...
That’s pretty much how it went for us, too. I figured sealants were just another upsell at first, but my dentist showed me the grooves in my kid’s mol...
Haha, I totally relate to the paranoia about swallowing silicone in my sleep. I've had that thought cross my mind more times than I'd like to admit. P...
I get the appeal of flavored floss picks, especially if they've turned things around for you like that. But honestly, in my experience, the novelty wo...
I've definitely noticed something similar in my own family. My sister and I both had orthodontic treatments, and even though we followed the same rout...
I tried charcoal toothpaste for a couple months. It did make my teeth feel super clean afterward, but honestly, I didn't notice any dramatic whitening...
That's a great suggestion. I've found blending really helps balance out any overly potent extracts. Another thing that worked for me once was letting ...
Couldn't agree more with aloe gel—it's gentle enough even for sensitive skin. Another useful trick I've found after ortho adjustments is chamomile tea...
Glad to hear your experience went smoothly. I can definitely relate to the laughing gas thing—I tried it for a filling once and honestly, it didn't he...
Glad you decided to go for it—I had a similar experience. My insurance didn't help much either, so I was hesitant at first too. But honestly, investin...
Totally agree with getting a second opinion. A few years back, my dentist suggested a root canal because of ongoing sensitivity, but I decided to wait...