That's a fair concern—I mean, I'm new to this whole retainer thing myself and honestly, I'm already worried I'll slack off without regular check-ins. ...

Interesting, I always thought mouthwash was supposed to loosen stuff first? I've been flossing after rinsing forever... maybe that's why my dentist vi...

Haha, my first week with a water flosser was basically a daily flood zone...thought I was just super clumsy. It does get easier though, and honestly m...

I get the anxiety, but honestly, better safe than sorry. I ignored a weird feeling after a filling once, thinking it was just me being paranoid...ende...

Had that same weird numbness too, but mine lasted wayyy longer—like half the day. Kinda panicked and googled myself into thinking I'd permanently dama...

I've been wondering about this too lately. My dentist reassured me it's safe, but honestly, I still feel a bit uneasy. I mean, fluoride's already in m...

I totally relate to that anxiety...we're in the same boat, honestly. I've read some studies suggesting fluoride's benefits outweigh the risks if you'r...

I get why people recommend water flossers, especially with braces, but honestly... I'm still a bit skeptical. I mean, I've read they're gentler and al...

Interesting points, but honestly, I'm still skeptical about traditional floss being superior in tight spaces. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious...

Yikes, now I'm second-guessing my plan to switch to heat tomorrow. Did your dentist give you a specific timeline for ice vs. heat? Mine was kinda vagu...

Yeah, same here. Got mine done just under a year ago and already noticing tiny chips along the edges. Makes me wonder if dentists oversell how durable...

Yeah, I second this. Accidentally swallowed a tiny bit once and spent the next hour googling symptoms convinced I'd poisoned myself. 😅 But ser...

I get the idea of gentle reminders, but honestly, sometimes kids just find their own way when they're ready. My niece sucked her thumb until she was a...