I totally get that guilt—skipping flossing used to bug me too, especially with braces since stuff gets stuck everywhere. But honestly, missing a night...
Totally agree on the travel case thing—mine always smells weird after a trip, no matter how clean I keep it. I started rinsing my brush head with hot ...
That metallic taste totally got me too—thought it was just me! What I wish I'd asked before my root canal was how long the numbness would last and wha...
That loose tooth feeling gets me every single time... I totally get why it freaks you out. Even after a few months, my brain still thinks something’s ...
I totally get wanting to have your x-rays on hand—it feels like you’re more in control that way. I’ve shown mine to a cousin who’s a nurse, but honest...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I used to just brush and skip flossing all the time, thinking it didn’t matter much. Turns out, my gums starte...
Totally get what you mean about the “miracle” moments not lasting. That’s been my experience too—sometimes I’d leave an adjustment feeling like everyt...
I actually get what you mean about gum, but I kinda have to disagree—when I chipped my back tooth, sugarless gum was a lifesaver for me. It kept stuff...
Yeah, cold foods were my go-to as well. Anything hot just made my gums throb more, so I was living on Greek yogurt and those little fruit smoothie pac...
I get the anxious mirror checks—been there. For me, it was a weird metallic taste that tipped me off before any pain or swelling showed up. I’d say if...
I totally relate to freaking out over the swelling—mine looked like I’d stuffed cotton balls under my gums for the first month. My ortho kept telling ...
I get what you mean about honesty, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with my younger brother. I tried to give him a play-by-play before hi...
Ugh, yeah, that taste stuck with me way longer than I wanted. I kept telling myself it was worth it, though. I also lived on applesauce and ice cream ...
That’s exactly how it was for me too—those first few days after adjustments were such a weird combo of sore teeth and puffy gums. The saltwater rinse ...
Mashed potatoes were my go-to, too—felt like I lived off them for a week. I never realized how tricky it was to avoid using a straw until then. Salt w...