Yeah, I totally get what you mean about distraction being a lifesaver. When I had my wisdom teeth out, the last thing I wanted was to sit around and t...
Totally get where you’re coming from about the cost—it stings, but I’ve also seen those cheap guards turn into a pile of rubber shreds in no time. My ...
That’s interesting about water rinses—I never really thought they made much difference, but now I’m wondering if I should do that more. I’m not super ...
I actually gave the U-shaped pillow a shot after my graft, mostly because I was desperate to stop waking up in a panic every time I shifted. It did he...
The granola bar thing made me laugh—totally get it. I used to be all about crunchy snacks, and now just the thought makes my jaw ache a little. I neve...
Yeah, I totally get the appeal of those quick-fix strips—especially when you see everyone raving about them online. But my teeth are drama queens when...
I totally get the paranoia about water temp—been there, melted that. I actually started running the tap until it’s warm but not hot, then testing it w...
Cottage cheese and eggs definitely became staples for me too, especially in those first couple weeks when chewing felt like a full-on project. I actua...
Yeah, I get what you mean about just doing what works for you. I used to feel guilty for not using “real” floss, but honestly, those little picks are ...
I totally get the mashed potatoes thing—soft foods were my best friend for a while. Did you notice the swelling go down pretty quick, or did it linger...
Cutting food up ahead of time is such a game changer. I used to try and “tough it out” with stuff like apples or sandwiches, but it always turned into...
Right? I was dreading the whole thing but honestly, it was way less dramatic than I’d built up in my head. I got super into mashed potatoes—honestly, ...
That’s funny, I never thought about mixing in Greek yogurt—might’ve saved me from the applesauce rut. Did you ever try anything like blended soups or ...
Definitely not just you. I had braces for almost two years, and my gums would bleed a little after every adjustment or when I started flossing more ag...
That's interesting, because my kid actually got less anxious when they could see and touch the mirror and that little suction thing. But yeah, I get w...