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 ...

I switched to fluoride-free toothpaste a while back out of curiosity, and honestly, I did notice my teeth felt a bit more sensitive at first—especiall...

I totally get the stress of info overload, but honestly, sometimes knowing more—even if it's scary—can help you ask better questions. When I had brace...

Haha, totally relate to that feeling! I remember after getting my braces off, I kept thinking something felt off with my bite. Went back like twice in...

Glad he's bouncing back so quickly, that's reassuring. I remember after my extraction, I felt fine pretty soon too, but then randomly had some sensiti...

I totally get what you mean about almond milk smoothies feeling kind of...thin? I tried them too, hoping to avoid dairy, but they never really hit the...

I've never had implants, but I totally relate to slipping into complacency after braces came off. Calendar reminders are great, but honestly, the guil...

I can relate to this so much... I went with monthly payments because upfront just wasn't doable for me at the time. Honestly, it wasn't too bad, but y...

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. I had braces a few years back, and ever since then I've been super cautious about anything that could mess...