Yeah, I get that, but honestly, sometimes knowing every single detail beforehand just ramps up my anxiety. I prefer trusting the doc and distracting m...
Yeah, orthodontists definitely have their own sense of time, haha. But honestly, I think the food restrictions are a bit overstated. Sure, chia seeds ...
Totally get why you'd try brushing before the bottle—makes sense if they're falling asleep mid-feed. But from an oral health perspective, brushing aft...
I totally relate to the anxiety around lump sums, especially with something as unpredictable as braces. Monthly payments definitely helped me feel mor...
I've heard that baking soda paste works wonders for some folks, but honestly, I've had mixed results. It does seem gentle enough, but sometimes it jus...
Yeah, toothpaste is surprisingly versatile for polishing stuff up. I've had good results with brass actually—used it on an old brass lamp base that wa...
Totally agree about the baking soda trick—works wonders occasionally. Another thing I've noticed is that charcoal toothpaste can brighten teeth pretty...
Yeah, same here. Orthodontics isn't exactly a quick fix kinda thing anyway—it's all about gradual adjustments to avoid causing more harm than good. Un...
Totally agree about rosemary—it can get pretty overwhelming. Citrus is a good call, or maybe even something softer like chamomile to mellow it out. Pe...
I've actually noticed something similar. Last time I went in for professional whitening, my dentist recommended using a sensitive toothpaste beforehan...
Totally relate to this convo—genetics and teeth are a weird combo, aren't they? I've seen people who barely touch floss have perfect smiles, while oth...
We mostly relied on recommendations at first, but honestly, it still felt like trial and error in the end. A dentist who was amazing for my friend's d...
Haha, the Ross teeth episode is iconic... had a similar moment myself after whitening my teeth. Thought I'd celebrate with a bold red lipstick—big mis...
Interesting you mention arginine—I read somewhere that it actually forms a protective layer over those exposed tubules, which makes sense why it worke...
Yeah, it's definitely longer than most people expect. When I had my implant done, I figured I'd be good to go in a month or so—boy, was I wrong, haha....