That’s exactly how mine feels too—no matter what I do, it’s just not the same as when it was new. I started flossing with those threaders for bridges,...
This! I feel like those silicone gaskets are a magnet for weird smells. I’ve been wearing braces for a while, so I’m hyper-aware of anything that migh...
Totally get where you’re coming from—there’s so much pressure to try all these “quick fixes” online, but honestly, slow and steady really is the way t...
That’s been my experience too, especially since I started braces. Whitening toothpastes with peroxide made my teeth ache like crazy, and the spots aro...
That’s honestly such a relief to hear—thought I was the only one who couldn’t handle those “miracle” kits. I’ve been doing the baking soda thing too, ...
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...