Wait, those tablets actually worked for your niece? I've seen them at my dentist's office but always wondered if they'd freak kids out. I remember usi...

Did cottage cheese really feel smooth to you? I found it kinda lumpy and awkward to swallow comfortably. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious, but...

I get the anxiety around this totally. When I first considered braces, my ortho mentioned an upfront discount too, but honestly it made me nervous—lik...

Did you guys actually put clove oil straight on your gums? Isn't that stuff super strong? I always dilute mine a ton because I'm paranoid about burnin...

I've always wondered about the toothpaste-on-pimples thing... glad I never tried it now. But what about whitening toothpastes—are they safe for braces...

I totally get that anxiety. I once tried toothpaste to clean my retainer because someone said it would freshen it up. Halfway through scrubbing, I pan...

I totally get the hesitation about paperwork—I switched orthodontists halfway through my braces treatment and that alone was a headache. But honestly,...

I've heard about hydrogen peroxide rinses before, but honestly, aren't they a bit risky for enamel? Even diluted, I'm always worried about sensitivity...

Haha, glad I'm not the only one! I've started brushing with my mouth closed as much as possible—feels weird at first but saves me from scrubbing tooth...

Ugh, seriously...how long did you have to sleep upright? I'm scheduled for gum surgery next week and already dreading it. Also, are gel packs really t...

I hear you, but how exactly do you manage to ease off without feeling like you're neglecting something important? I mean, I get the logic—kids definit...

I've wondered about this too. My dentist actually mentioned something similar when I brought up my concerns about tooth decay (I'm always paranoid abo...

I dunno, flossing first just makes me stress more because I feel like brushing afterward pushes stuff back into those tight spots around the brackets....

Haha, celery cravings? That's a new one for me. I'm on day four post-braces tightening, and honestly, the thought of anything crunchy still makes me w...

I've been dealing with sensitive gums ever since starting orthodontic treatment, and honestly, nothing seems to fully fix it. Tried saltwater rinses—t...