I get wanting to just breeze through it solo, but I gotta say, having a second set of ears saved me from agreeing to some “deluxe” mouthwash I definit...

Yeah, I totally get those! First time it happened, I thought I’d permanently ruined my teeth, but poof—gone by morning. My ortho was also super anti-w...

Yeah, I hear you on the “aligner lost at a sleepover” drama. My youngest is the queen of misplacing things—if we’d gone with clear aligners, I’d be br...

I swear, the second my dentist said “don’t chew on that side for a bit,” it was like my brain made it a mission to test the limits. That poking urge i...

Preach. By day three, I was ready to risk it all for something that actually crunched. I tried scrambled eggs with a ton of cheese, just for a change ...

Right? Tooth pain is like that annoying neighbor who just won’t leave you alone, except it’s in your face (literally) and you can’t even escape it. I’...

Totally get what you mean about the “pro” versions with all the bells and whistles. I bought one of those countertop beasts thinking I’d use every att...

Haha, sounds familiar. My dentist gave me a similar shrug-off when I asked about switching between aligners and my night guard. I tried juggling both ...

Haha, this is painfully relatable. I remember spending way too much time in front of the mirror trying to thread floss through those tiny gaps. Honest...

I switched to pea protein after my wisdom teeth came out, and honestly, it was a lifesaver. Dairy always made me feel kinda heavy and sluggish, especi...

Haha, totally relate to this! I tried the straw trick once and ended up awkwardly sipping my coffee like a confused bird trying not to let air touch m...

Haha, melted ice cream is exactly how I'd describe coconut oil pulling too—spot on. Charcoal isn't gritty exactly, but it does feel kinda chalky and w...

Haha, true that, but honestly I think the chipmunk phase is kinda overrated. When I got mine out, everyone hyped up the swelling like I'd turn into a ...