I get where you’re coming from. I used to obsess over my “gummy” smile after my braces came off, especially since my aunt would always comment on it a...
I’ve wondered about this too, especially after my first set of aligners (from a lesser-known brand) kept getting these tiny cracks near the molars. I ...
That’s pretty much what happened with my mom, too—she just kept putting it off until she chipped a tooth. I get the urge to back off, but I wonder if ...
I actually felt more awkward with aligners, weirdly enough. I thought they'd be invisible, but I was always paranoid people would notice the little bu...
Greek yogurt with honey was my go-to when I got tired of plain stuff. I also blended cottage cheese with avocado for something savory. Skipping spicy ...
Jaw stiffness was definitely a thing for me too, especially trying to open my mouth wide enough to eat anything that wasn’t soup. Took maybe a week be...
I get what you’re saying about swapping brush heads often, but honestly, I’m not totally convinced it’s just the case or the brush head itself causing...
Popcorn and braces are just a bad combo—been there, too many times. I totally get what you mean about the water flosser not quite getting everything. ...
I actually ended up preferring metal, but I think it’s just because it’s one less thing to worry about. I know trays are supposed to be more convenien...
My niece is the same way—she’ll use a manual brush with cartoon characters but won’t go near anything that vibrates. I wonder if the sound or sensatio...
I actually found the hot/cold thing didn’t do much for me, honestly. After my last tightening, it was more about finding a soft food that didn’t make ...
Definitely relate to that weird transition after a night guard tweak. I always thought it was just me being overly sensitive, but it’s legit—your jaw ...
I’ve noticed the same thing with my niece. She’d barely touch her teeth with a manual brush, just sort of chewed on it or waved it around. The electri...
Yeah, that minty chemical smell is a dealbreaker for a lot of people. I’ve tried the vinegar soak too, and honestly, it just left this weird aftertast...