I actually had the opposite experience—when I switched from a spoon to a proper scraper (the basic plastic kind, not the fancy metal one), it made a b...
That’s a really clever idea with the dental mirror—I wish I’d tried that as a kid. I’m using an electric brush now because of my braces, and even with...
Insurance can be such a headache, right? I’ve had the same thing happen—one visit it’s covered, next time it’s not, and there’s no rhyme or reason. Bu...
Totally get where you’re coming from. After my jaw surgery, my speech was off for months. The S’s and even some T’s just sounded weird, and I’d slur w...
I get what you mean about kids picking up on the tiniest changes—my nephew always knows if something’s off, even if I can’t see anything. I’ve been in...
Totally get that vibe. I’ve actually used a piece of bread as an emergency buffer when my wire started poking mid-bite. Not the most elegant fix, but ...
Seriously, it’s wild how fast those little dental tools disappear. I’ve bought more packs of wax than I can count, and somehow there’s never any when ...
I totally relate to the “DIY everything” phase... I tried baking soda once and it felt like sandpaper on my braces, not worth it. Anyone else have iss...
That metallic taste is the worst at first—totally get it. I remember thinking my water bottle was somehow tainted for like a week before it clicked th...
I totally get what you mean about second-guessing. When my braces came off, I tried a whitening mouthwash for a few weeks, but honestly, I couldn’t se...
Yeah, totally relate to this. I ignored my grinding for years thinking it wasn't a big deal... until my dentist pointed out the wear on my teeth. Ende...
Totally get that, but sometimes knowing too much can backfire. When I had my bone graft, I went down a rabbit hole researching every detail beforehand...
Totally agree with this. I found that clipping mine onto an inner pocket helped a ton—less swinging around and way less noticeable. Small tweaks can r...
I was hesitant too at first, mostly about the hassle of cleaning and stuff... but honestly, after the first week or two, it became second nature. Just...
I've definitely noticed sensitivity after chewing sugary gum too often... thought it was just me! I switched to sugar-free gum a while back (my orthod...