I've had decent luck with whitening strips myself, but honestly, the sensitivity afterward was pretty uncomfortable. I ended up switching to a whiteni...

I've actually used toothpaste on my retainer for years without any issues... maybe it depends on the type of toothpaste? Mine's just a basic non-white...

I've tried cooking rice softer after dental work, and honestly, it doesn't lose much flavor—but texture-wise, there's definitely a sweet spot. Add jus...

I've actually tried coconut oil pulling for a couple months. Didn't notice any dramatic whitening or anything, but my mouth did feel cleaner overall. ...

I've always wondered how much genetics really plays into it. My dad barely flosses, yet never has issues, while I'm super careful and still get caviti...

Mine wasn't exactly proactive either. They mentioned payment plans briefly, but I had to press a bit to get specifics—felt awkward asking, honestly. I...

Yeah, totally get this. I've bounced around between waxed and unwaxed floss too, but lately I've been wondering—could it also be related to flossing t...

Banana definitely masks the avocado pretty well, especially if you toss in a bit of honey or cinnamon. But yeah, smoothies can get weird after a day—m...

We didn't specifically ask about kid-friendly stuff when we chose our dentist, but looking back, I kinda wish we had. We lucked out with someone who's...

Yeah, turbulence and dentures definitely don't mix well. I've never tried lozenges myself, but good to know about the citric acid thing—my gums can be...

I've been doing a quick rinse too, but sometimes I wonder...doesn't drinking water shortly after brushing have the same effect? Or is it different bec...

Totally get what you're saying. I went electric too, and the sensor was a game changer—never realized how rough I was being. Curious though, anyone no...

Interesting about gazpacho—I avoided tomatoes completely thinking they'd sting too much. Maybe I'll give it a cautious try next time... Did anyone fin...

Yeah, I noticed the same thing... baking soda can feel a bit harsh after a while. Denture tablets are gentler for sure, but have you tried diluted hyd...

My daughter had a similar thing happen at daycare—fell face-first off the slide and chipped her front tooth. Our dentist was pretty cautious, wanted x...