When you say teeth shifting, do you mean like actually moving out of place, or just feeling a bit different in the morning? I’ve been using a store-bo...
I’m glad someone else mentioned the “gum care” mouthwashes. I had almost the same experience and started worrying that maybe I was making things wors...
That weird taste from the temp kits is the worst, right? I remember trying one and it almost made my whole mouth feel tingly, not just the tooth. Did ...
Yeah, oats and peanut butter just get stuck in my braces too, so I totally get the “glue” thing. Lentil soup is usually gentle for me, but if it’s hot...
I get super anxious about this stuff because I’ve definitely waited too long before and paid for it. When I was in braces, I noticed a spot on my gum ...
I do the same thing. Every time I’ve had to go back for something (like a bracket popping off or a weird ache after an adjustment), I make this mental...
That catgut stuff freaks me out just thinking about it... I can't even handle the taste of those rubber bands sometimes, let alone ancient string. And...
I get the whole “wait and see” thing, but I honestly can’t do it. If there’s even a hint of swelling or pain after a retreatment, I’m calling the offi...
Does anyone else worry about whether the vinegar actually affects the plastic long-term? I tried it once and it definitely helped with the cloudy look...
I get what you mean about feeling nervous—after my braces came off, my teeth felt way more sensitive than before. But I’m not totally convinced baking...
I always get nervous about using anything but the recommended stuff, honestly. My ortho warned me that even a couple days of toothpaste could scratch ...
I totally get the needle anxiety. For me, the idea of IV sedation actually made me more nervous than the gas, just because I hate the whole IV setup. ...
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...