I’ve wondered about that too. Is it really just age, or does the way the teeth are impacted make a big difference? I had mine out at 29 and it was rou...

Stacking pillows definitely gave me “head in orbit” vibes too—never again. I get what you mean about ice packs; sometimes they just make your cheek fe...

Right? I swear my blood pressure spikes every time my kid takes a tumble. But I do have to ask—did the dentist say anything about watching for infecti...

Charcoal toothpaste always struck me as more hype than help, especially with braces—sorry you had to deal with the gray bands. I’ve noticed electric t...

Interesting observation about whitening toothpaste. I've always wondered if the abrasiveness actually makes a noticeable difference in lifespan or if ...

Did the jaw soreness happen mostly in the mornings, or was it kind of random throughout the day? I've noticed some stiffness myself, usually right aft...

Reading this reminded me of when my daughter first got braces. She was convinced something was seriously wrong every other day—one time she even swore...

This is exactly what I do too, and it's saved me more than once. Have you noticed if the tightness after missing a day or two gets better quicker if y...

Did your kid complain about the guard too? Mine hated it at first—said it felt weird and bulky. We switched to relaxation techniques like you mentione...

Have you noticed any difference in how your teeth feel after chewing the cheaper gum compared to pricier brands? I've tried a few budget options mysel...

Pizza's definitely a safer bet than popcorn, but honestly, even pizza gave me a bit of trouble at first. When I got mine off, I thought biting into a ...