- Tried the “power through” method a few times—regret every single one. - Wax + coffee = instant mess, just like you said. Same here. - Salt water ...

- Had a similar situation last year—dentist suggested 4 root canals just for “deep sensitivity.” - Totally agree. Mine ended up just needing fillings...

- Totally get the self-conscious part—first time eating with new teeth in public, I felt like everyone was watching me fumble with my food. - For me, ...

- My son also quit thumb sucking around 5, and we noticed his front teeth looked way off for a while. - —same here. I thought for sure we’d be looki...

- 100% guilty of poking at the gap with my tongue too... it’s like your brain just can’t leave it alone, right? - Salt rinse: totally agree, it stings...

- That “teeth plotting against you” feeling is spot on—mine felt like they were shifting every night for the first month. - I actually found it more a...