Funny thing—I used to think the splashing was just part of the water flosser deal, but after a couple months with braces I actually got way less messy...
Totally relate to this. When I first got braces, my ortho basically begged me to use the string, but honestly, it was such a pain with all the wires. ...
I hear you on that—skipping those appointments can really come back to bite you (pun not intended, but I’ll take it). I’m deep into braces right now, ...
That hidden plaque thing is real—I thought my teeth were spotless, but during my cleaning, the hygienist found gunk way back by my molars I never woul...
I totally get what you mean—when I first got braces, I was obsessed with keeping everything spotless and my gums got super sore. I switched to a soft ...
Totally relate to that. I had a molar pulled before I started braces, and honestly, the shifting thing was real for me—my teeth moved around way more ...
This hits home for me. I was in braces for two years, and honestly, keeping up with cleanings felt like such a hassle—especially with all the wires an...
That sandwich struggle is way too real. I remember biting into a sub during lunch and instantly regretting life—half the lettuce ended up in my bracke...
I totally relate to this! Braces definitely made me more cautious about what I ate. I remember one time biting into a caramel apple at a fair (against...
Yikes, I've heard a few horror stories about whitening strips too—but honestly my experience was totally different. I used them for weeks without any ...
Yeah, that's a good point. When I had braces, my orthodontist was pretty chill about payments, but switching mid-treatment was a whole other story. I ...
I totally get what you're saying about those weird sensations—my mouth seems to be super sensitive too. A couple of years ago, I had an implant after ...
Switching back to regular floss definitely helped me, but it wasn't overnight. Took maybe a week or two before I noticed a real difference. Honestly, ...
Haha, same here—I spent ages cautiously nibbling pizza crusts like they were made of glass. Did anyone else have trouble trusting popcorn again, or wa...