Mouthwash is like perfume for your mouth—covers things up for a bit, but doesn’t fix the mess hiding in the corners. I used to swish and hope for the ...
That dental school experience is a trip, right? I swear I learned more about gum disease from those posters than I did in health class. Totally agree ...
I actually think it’s more about cleaning than the food itself, at least for me. I can eat popcorn or chips and be fine if I floss right after, but if...
I mean... yes and no? I thought my nerves would magically disappear after a week or two, but honestly, every time I get a new wire or something pokes ...
Honestly, the “lettuce-in-brackets” thing is a rite of passage. I’ve had entire salads hiding out in there—felt like I was storing snacks for later. T...
I swear my teeth have a sixth sense for when I forget the retainer—even just one night and suddenly there’s a new gap I don’t remember. Grinding is th...
Totally agree about navy—it's like the secret weapon for anyone who loves their morning brew or spicy food. I once tried white bands thinking they’d l...
Had a root canal on one of my molars a couple years back—honestly, I was hoping for that “forever fix” too. Fast forward to now, and it’s still hangin...
Haha, your dad’s not wrong—salt water is the OG fix-it for mouth woes. I’ve been doing it since my wisdom teeth days, and honestly, it’s the only thin...
Totally get what you mean—insurance seems to think mental distress is just “optional.” My last dentist actually offered headphones and a weighted blan...
Saltwater rinses never did much for my pain either—felt more like a stinging ocean in my mouth. The medicated dressing worked fast for me, but my frie...
Clove oil is a beast, right? I remember trying it once and my whole mouth went numb except the tooth that actually hurt—go figure. I did the gum trick...
Right? I swear my wallet took a bigger hit from the fancy yogurt and protein shakes than the dentist’s bill. Applesauce was my MVP too—cheap, painless...
Title: Weirdest Thing That Helped Me After Gum Surgery Totally relate to the mashed potato struggle—mine had to be smoother than a jazz playlist or I...
Honestly, I was all about my electric toothbrush and floss until my ortho basically side-eyed me into a pro cleaning before braces. Didn’t realize how...