Ugh, hearing about retainers warping makes me nervous. I remember when I first got mine, the orthodontist warned me like five times not to leave it an...
Mine usually makes it about a year and a half, but honestly, I'm always paranoid about damaging it. I once accidentally left mine soaking in mouthwash...
Yeah, same here. I tried those hull-less ones after a dental scare (long story involving caramel corn and a cracked filling...ugh), but honestly, it f...
I was really hesitant too because those guards can be pricey, and honestly, I wondered if it was just another thing dentists push. But after ignoring ...
I totally get what you're saying about silicone sliding around at night. I tried silicone too, thinking it'd be more comfortable and less noticeable, ...
I get the appeal of cordless, but honestly, I found countertop models gentler on my gums. My cordless one had adjustable settings, but even the lowest...
Glad I'm not the only one who found the sensitive brush heads helpful. I was pretty skeptical about electric brushes at first—mostly because of the pr...
I get what you're saying about keeping it casual, but honestly, I find it hard not to worry. Last year was my first time flying with dentures, and I w...
Haha, I relate so much to this: I swear, every time I go in for a cleaning, I'm mentally preparing myself for disaster. Last year, I skipped a chec...
I was exactly the same—super anxious about dry socket because of all the horror stories online. I stuck to spoons religiously at first, but honestly, ...
I had a similar experience, but mine didn't exactly settle down on its own. When I got my crown done, it felt like I was biting down on a pebble every...
Ugh, bananas are sneaky for sure—I learned that the hard way too. I once panicked after eating a granola bar, convinced I'd snapped a bracket. False a...
Yeah, I hear you on that... my friend's kid had something similar happen. She brushed his teeth religiously, but still ended up with cavities from nig...
I get the vinegar thing, but honestly, I tried it once and couldn't shake that weird aftertaste no matter how much I rinsed. Felt like I was prepping ...