I totally get being nervous about the molds—I gagged a bit when they did mine, honestly. But I was surprised how fast it was over. Have you ever tried...

I totally get what you mean about skipping a night and how that can spiral. When my braces first went on, I was super strict about brushing after ever...

I totally get where you're coming from—I'm clumsy too, and the idea of dropping a glass bottle makes my teeth hurt just thinking about it. I tried one...

That “firmware update” analogy actually nails it—I kept joking that my mouth was buffering every time I tried to eat. I’m with you on the salt water r...

Yeah, “gummy smile” definitely sounds cuter than it feels when you’re the one thinking about it every time you laugh. I actually did look into gum con...

That’s interesting, because my bonding’s held up for almost five years now—maybe I just got lucky, or maybe it’s because I avoid coffee and wine. Did ...

I get nervous about enamel too, especially since I started braces last year and my teeth feel even more sensitive now. Whitening toothpaste never made...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a pretty decent experience at a dental school clinic. It did take longer than a regular appointment...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had some dental work where things *never* really felt “normal” again. Maybe I’m just hyper-aware, b...

Totally relate to this. I always felt like I was being kind of “extra” with my routine after getting braces off, but honestly, just brushing and floss...

Yeah, I’ve tried those little interdental brushes—my ortho actually recommended them when I first got my braces. They’re pretty good for cleaning arou...

Totally agree about water flossers making life easier, but honestly, I’m still kind of terrible at using threaders. Anyone else just give up halfway t...

Man, I swear my teeth are moving at the speed of a glacier. Some days I stare in the mirror and wonder if it’s just wishful thinking too. My ortho kee...

I get what you mean about the picks making things easier with kids, but I actually found them kind of tricky with braces. The regular ones just don’t ...

I totally get what you mean—cleaning around implants isn’t nearly as bad as I expected either. I was so anxious before getting mine, thinking it’d be ...