Interesting about the hydroxyapatite toothpaste—I tried it too, but honestly didn't notice much difference myself. Maybe my teeth are just stubborn, l...

I used to brush first too, but honestly switching to flossing beforehand made a noticeable difference for me. Still, like you said: If your dentist...

Interesting to hear your experiences. My dentist suggested sealants too, but I'm still researching it—mainly curious about how long they last and if t...

Yeah, ice water was my lifesaver too with regular braces. With Invisalign, I've noticed the soreness isn't as sharp but definitely sticks around longe...

I totally get your frustration—went through something similar myself. Teeth can definitely shift a bit even if you're pretty consistent with retainers...

Gum definitely helps short-term, but honestly, I found it made my jaw sore after a while. I ended up switching to sugar-free lozenges instead—less che...

I've been noticing that weird minty-off taste too, but I haven't tried hydrogen peroxide yet. Interesting idea though...does it ever leave your aligne...