That metallic taste threw me off too—felt like I’d licked a handful of keys. I tried to ignore it, but it was just there for a while, especially after...
I get why you’d want to avoid gritty pastes, but honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience. My ortho actually said a mild, low-abrasion paste (not th...
I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t think you’re being too cautious at all. When I had braces, my ortho wanted me using a fluoride rinse too, ...
Yeah, I’ve heard both sides too. For me, I sucked my thumb until I was about 7, mostly just when falling asleep. My dentist kept an eye on things, but...
Honestly, I get why you’d say that, but I actually found that a little variety helped me. My surgeon suggested warm saltwater rinses, but I also tried...
I actually still use the orthodontic tip sometimes, even though my braces are off now. It’s gentler on my gums, and I feel like it gets under my perma...
Letting him hold the mirror sounds like such a smart move. I totally get what you mean about wanting him to feel involved instead of just distracted. ...
I totally relate to the wrist workout thing—brushing with braces is no joke. I switched to an electric toothbrush about a month after getting my brace...
Mashed potatoes were my go-to too, but after day three I couldn’t even look at them. I actually found that scrambled eggs (super soft, almost runny) w...
That’s hilarious—my little cousin used to “brush” the bathroom tiles more than his teeth, just because the electric brush made a funny noise. I totall...
Yeah, my ortho said the same thing about the paste—spit, don’t rinse, and let the fluoride hang out on your teeth. I used to double up with both paste...
That’s exactly what my dentist said too—sticky stuff can yank the sealant right off, especially in those first couple days. I kept second-guessing eve...
That gap thing is real—I spent a few months with one after a molar extraction, and eating was definitely awkward at first. I kept worrying food would ...
Honestly, I felt the same way at first—couldn’t stop poking at the brackets, and wow, the wax was a lifesaver. For me, it helped to stick to soft food...
I've actually tried rinsing with water after coffee too, and honestly, you're not being overly cautious at all. It really does help—I noticed a differ...