Yeah, totally relatable. My first night guard felt like I was biting into a chunk of plastic all night, super uncomfortable and awkward. Thought it wa...
Interesting how different everyone's experience is. Did you find smoothies soothing right from day one? For me, anything cold was a no-go at first—fel...
I remember after my bone graft, I kept trying to push through stretches thinking it'd speed things up...big mistake. Sharp pains are definitely your c...
I totally get the anxiety thing—been there myself. But have you ever had something minor turn into a bigger issue because you waited? I once ignored a...
Have you tried silicone-based ones? I've noticed they hold up way better to cleaning routines, even peroxide doesn't seem to faze them. Might be worth...
Totally agree, calling ahead is key. Did you also ask about how long appointments usually run? I found some places rush through visits, which can real...
Yep, totally normal. Mine was exactly the same—texture was a huge deal. Mashed potatoes had to be silky smooth, or forget it. Maybe try freezing smoot...
That's interesting, I've heard something similar from my dentist too. She mentioned cheese briefly, but she was more into the whole rinsing-with-water...
I've definitely noticed citrus fruits making things worse for me too, especially oranges or grapefruit. Weirdly enough, tomatoes also seem to trigger ...
Mine were exactly the same—top teeth always seemed way more sensitive after adjustments. I remember asking my ortho about it, and she mentioned someth...
Had a wire snap on me during a camping trip once—talk about bad timing. Ended up using wax for a couple days till I could see my ortho. Did you try be...
Totally agree with you on the mindset thing—I've noticed the same. When I started paying more attention to my diet, my oral hygiene habits improved al...
Ugh, been there myself—those rinses really saved me when my meds dried me out badly. Did you find the store brand tasted okay? Some can be a bit funky...
Yeah, totally relate to that mindset thing. Ever notice how even after a dental cleaning, if there's still a tiny stain or discoloration on your teeth...