That’s exactly what happened to me after my wisdom teeth removal. I was convinced something had gone wrong because two stitches vanished in a week, bu...
My dentist actually mentioned something similar—said aligners can double as night guards since they stop you from grinding. But she also pointed out t...
Haha, same here... my "one-year" braces are now pushing two and counting. I swear orthodontists must have their own special calendar or something. Hav...
Definitely agree on the stress thing... I noticed whenever I'm under pressure at work or not sleeping well, my gums get super sensitive and sore spots...
I totally get the frustration—been there myself. Have you had a consultation yet to see what your options are? I remember obsessing over my slightly c...
Totally agree with this! It's easy to feel stuck when progress is slow, but those little tweaks can make a surprising difference. Did you notice soren...
Mashed sweet potatoes were a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, cinnamon was a bit much for my taste when my mouth was sore. Butter was perfect thoug...
Totally agree about holding the brush lightly—my orthodontist mentioned that too. Did you find it tricky at first to remember not to press down hard? ...
I've noticed the same thing with those DIY LED kits—barely any difference for me either. My professional whitening lasted way longer, but honestly, th...
Haha, totally relate to this! After my braces came off and I had a tooth extraction for implants, I was bracing myself (pun intended) for weeks of mis...
Haha, picturing plaque colonies throwing a party is hilariously relatable... now that's stuck in my head too. Did you ever find a mouthwash that doesn...
Couldn't agree more with this. Did your dentist mention anything about enamel damage from those cheaper treatments? I had braces for a couple years, a...
Yeah, ramen can definitely sting a bit—I learned that the hard way. Scrambled eggs worked great for me, though. They're soft and easy to swallow, plus...
Haha, your nephew sounds exactly like my niece—she was fascinated by mine too. Honestly, anything that makes kids excited about dental hygiene is a wi...
Totally agree with you on that. I've had a similar experience, but with orthodontics. My orthodontist initially suggested braces for a slight alignmen...