That's a great point about stress levels. When I had my orthodontic surgery, the surgeon took extra time to walk me through everything step-by-step. H...

We had a similar experience at first. My son initially hated the clip-on cases because they swung around and felt awkward, but after switching to a sm...

We've been using xylitol gum at home too, and honestly, it's been a lifesaver. I had braces as a teen and still remember the endless lectures about su...

I've actually found cinnamon tea pretty helpful—something about the warmth and spice seems to curb my sweet tooth a bit. But honestly, some days nothi...

We went through something similar with my younger brother—laughing gas just didn't cut it for him either. IV sedation ended up being a total game chan...

This resonates so much with me. I went through something similar with my underbite treatment. My orthodontist initially seemed confident that braces a...

Avocado soups sound interesting, but honestly, cold smoothies were my lifesaver. Easier to sip through a straw and the chill helped numb the soreness ...

I've been using a custom-fitted mouthguard for about two years now, and honestly, it's made a noticeable difference. Before that, I had a generic one ...

Totally understandable feeling, but honestly, you shouldn't feel silly at all. I've been through orthodontic treatment myself, and even after finishin...

Yeah, dry mouth was a big issue for me too when I had braces—definitely made things uncomfortable. Totally agree with this. Drinking more water and c...

Totally agree with this. I got one of those fancy app-connected brushes myself, thinking it'd help me stay motivated after getting braces. But honestl...

Three weeks isn't super unusual, honestly. I had a root canal last year, and my tooth stayed sensitive for almost a month afterward—especially with ho...