I've been fluoride-free for about two years now and haven't had any cavities yet (knock on wood...). Maybe it's more about diet or flossing habits tha...

Yeah, totally agree with you there. I used to think pressing harder meant cleaner teeth (bad habit from manual brushing days, I guess...), but turns o...

I totally get the confusion—been there myself. When my dentist first suggested switching to electric, I spent way too many hours reading reviews and c...

Yeah, sleep was definitely a challenge for my daughter too. The first week or so after her graft, she was tossing and turning constantly. She describe...

Haha, guilty of this too...I switched to a cheap soft brush and eased up big time—honestly made more difference than any pricey gel or rinse I've trie...

I had a similar experience last year. Got a filling done and it felt kinda off when biting down, but I figured I'd wait it out to save another trip (a...

Totally agree on the salt water rinses, they're cheap and effective. Another thing that helped me was keeping the head elevated at night—stacking an e...

Yeah, those gels were a lifesaver for me too. Only downside is they tend to wear off kinda quick, so I ended up alternating them with ibuprofen—cheap ...

Hmm, half a year seems pretty long tbh... had mine done last year and numbness cleared up around the 2-month mark. Maybe worth getting a second opinio...

I felt the same way at first... switching mid-treatment does sound a bit nerve-wracking. But honestly, from everything I've read and heard, it's usual...

Yeah, gauze can help, but honestly, I found a damp tea bag worked even better—something about the tannins helps clotting faster. Plus, cheaper than ga...

Totally relate to the jaw soreness thing, especially during the first couple weeks of Invisalign. I noticed that if I accidentally clenched my teeth a...