I totally get the worry about gum irritation—I’m still nervous every time I brush around my brackets. My ortho said technique matters more than the br...

I keep hearing that, but I’m still kinda stressed about the stains. Did anyone’s ortho ever suggest using whitening strips, or is that too harsh right...

I’m honestly nervous to even try whitening because of all the pain stories. The LED kits look intense… I keep wondering if it’s just too harsh for som...

Honestly, I thought mashed potatoes would be my go-to, but they actually made my teeth ache more for some reason. Avocado sounds good in theory, but t...

Yeah, I totally get that nervous feeling when it comes to bringing up money stuff. I always feel super awkward even asking what things cost, like I’m ...

I keep trying the wax thing but honestly, it just feels weird in my mouth and I get super anxious about accidentally swallowing it. Even after drying...

Metal in my mouth is honestly one of my top fears too. The idea of food constantly getting stuck is just... ugh. But I get what you mean about aligner...

Yeah, I felt super weird about it too. Honestly, I kept thinking I’d choke or something, even though that makes no sense. The first few nights I was s...

I've tried the toothpaste thing too, and yeah, same cloudy mess here. But weirdly enough, toothpaste actually worked wonders on my scratched phone scr...

That's interesting... hadn't thought about gums being sensitive after naps. My daughter gets super cranky if I try brushing right after she wakes up, ...

I've heard about the crayon thing too, but honestly, toothpaste never worked for me. Maybe it's the type I used? Tried it on some marker stains once a...

I had lentil soup too at first, thinking it'd be gentle enough...but honestly, it made me feel a bit sore afterward. Not sure if it was just me being ...

I totally get the needle anxiety... same boat here. But honestly, once they start, it's over pretty quick. Ice cream stash sounds perfect—definitely e...

Definitely agree with you on this—saltwater rinses saved me more times than I can count. Haven't tried the silicone covers myself, but I've heard they...