Lemon balm's a great suggestion—it's subtle enough to smooth things out without overpowering. Mint can sometimes feel a bit sharp, especially if you'r...
Cold foods definitely help, but honestly, warm saltwater rinses were my go-to. Sounds weird, but it eased soreness better than ice cream did for me. T...
Haha, broccoli smoothie does sound a bit intense...but honestly, props to you for even considering it. When your mouth is sore, creativity is key. Chi...
My teeth always get super sensitive after whitening too, especially with anything frozen or acidic. One time I made the mistake of having lemonade the...
Haha, seriously... patience is the hardest part. I remember being tempted to rush things along too, but my dentist explained that early heat can actua...
I hear you on the toothpaste sitting thing... I used to do that too, but my dentist actually warned me against leaving toothpaste on my teeth for exte...
That's so true. I've noticed the same thing when shopping for toothpaste. The cartoon characters and bright colors definitely grab kids' attention, bu...
Interesting perspective—I think you're spot on about everyone responding differently. Warm saltwater rinses have been shown to gently cleanse and prom...
My dentist gave me the standard "wait a couple weeks" advice, but honestly, I felt uneasy way longer. Took me about a month before I could comfortably...
Totally get what you're saying about cold stuff being comforting. After my wisdom teeth came out, chilled yogurt smoothies were my go-to. I think the ...
Totally agree about the sensitivity thing—learned that the hard way myself. I tried professional whitening a couple years ago, and yeah, the results w...
I totally relate to this. When I first switched to electric, I kept second-guessing myself because it felt like I wasn't "scrubbing" enough. But after...
This is spot-on advice. It's not just the sugar itself, but the fact that saliva production slows down at night, meaning there's less natural protecti...
I've heard good things about those strips too, but honestly, I'd still be cautious. Even the gentle ones can cause sensitivity for some people (myself...
Yeah, the syringe definitely took some getting used to for me too—felt like I was either barely rinsing or pressure-washing my gums, lol. My sensitivi...