I went the tray route too and honestly, it wasn't bad at all. Had some mild sensitivity the first couple days, but nothing like the needle-poking horr...

Couldn't agree more with this. When I first got braces, dried fruit was one of those snacks I thought would be harmless...until I spent ages trying to...

That's pretty spot-on with my experience. When I first got aligners, I remember thinking, "Wow, this feels super weird," and I was convinced everyone ...

I've had similar experiences with sensitivity after professional whitening, and spacing out treatments definitely helps. But honestly, sensitivity too...

I remember feeling exactly the same way when I was halfway through my aligner treatment. It felt like watching paint dry some days, honestly. But trus...

I totally relate to that feeling of monthly payments becoming a bit of a drag after a while. When I first got my braces, I opted for the monthly payme...

Frozen fruit was actually a lifesaver for me, especially mango and banana slices. I totally get your concern about sensitivity though—I had the same w...

Totally relate to the elastic snapping thing, haha... weirdly calming. Had braces for nearly three years myself—underbite correction definitely tests ...

Haha, cupcake toothpaste sounds like a dentist's nightmare waiting to happen. Honestly, I'd stick with minty freshness—bacon floss just seems counterp...

Haha, that's exactly what I thought too! Bananas were my safe haven during braces days. Apples felt like a distant dream... but weirdly enough, popcor...

Couldn't agree more. I remember when my daughter was little, we underestimated how quickly bottle decay could set in. We thought we were careful, but ...

Totally understand the appeal of upfront payments—those discounts can be pretty tempting. But honestly, monthly installments worked better for me. My ...

Switching to water at night is a smart move—I've heard similar success stories. I remember when my niece was struggling with bottle decay, her parents...

Interdental brushes are a bit strange at first, not gonna lie... felt like I was flossing with pipe cleaners the first couple of times 😂. But ...

Same here, ice was my best friend at first, but after day three or four, warm compresses actually felt soothing for me. Funny how our bodies react dif...