That's interesting, because I was told to stick to just liquids for at least 24 hours, but honestly, by the next morning I was starving and ended up e...
That’s honestly one of the reasons I’ve been thinking about switching back to regular floss too. With braces, I have to use those little threader thin...
I totally get what you mean about the mixed messages. After my extraction, I was told to avoid brushing near the spot for a couple days, but then a fr...
I totally relate to this. I had braces as a teen (and again as an adult, lucky me) and that fuzzy feeling never really went away, even after what felt...
Mine were definitely not perfect right away either. I remember being kind of disappointed because I expected that movie-star smile, but my teeth looke...
Haha, the splash zone is no joke... I remember my first time with the Waterpik after getting braces—felt like I needed a towel for my whole bathroom. ...
That’s what I was told too. When my little brother knocked his tooth out, we panicked and rinsed it with tap water before heading to the dentist. Late...
That makes so much sense—some days, I can barely get through brushing with braces, let alone add tongue scraping to the mix. I’ve tried a couple types...
I really wondered about this too when I first got mine. For me, it took a couple months before I stopped noticing it every time I ate or talked. At fi...
Yeah, I totally get the mirror thing—sometimes I catch myself making the weirdest faces just to check if my teeth have shifted overnight. It’s wild ho...
Can definitely relate to the “dental horror movie” mirror checks—felt like I was constantly on guard for any sign the stitches were coming loose. It’s...
I feel you on the aligner anxiety...I started Invisalign a few months back too, and I've had those mini panic moments more than once. It's funny how s...
I totally agree dental care should be more accessible, but honestly, even sliding-scale clinics can be hit or miss. My cousin tried one and ended up w...
Yikes, sensitive teeth are no joke...I totally feel for your daughter. I remember trying whitening strips myself before a friend's wedding, thinking I...
I've actually tried the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide thing too, and you're right—it does brighten things up nicely. But I found it made my teeth ...