I went with round heads after my dentist recommended them...supposedly better at getting around each tooth. But honestly, I still worry if I'm brushin...

Never thought about cottage cheese, honestly...doesn't the texture get weird though? I usually stick to yogurt because it's smoother. Eggs sound doabl...

Warmth definitely helps me more too... ice just makes everything tense up. Still figuring out the pillow thing, but glad to hear it gets easier eventu...

I've tried both ways, and honestly flossing after brushing just feels cleaner to me. Maybe it's psychological, but brushing first seems to loosen stuf...

I've been wondering the same thing. My ortho also seemed hesitant about relying just on the water flosser. She said it helps a lot, especially around ...

Yeah, dry mouth got me worried too...I vaped pretty regularly for about 6 months and started noticing my gums feeling sensitive and irritated. Dentist...

Smoothies definitely made my teeth ache too, especially strawberry ones for some reason. I've been microwaving mine for like 10 seconds—sounds weird, ...

Yeah, totally agree—technique matters way more than order. I tried flossing first too, but honestly didn't notice much difference. Still nervous every...

Saltwater rinses are decent short-term, but my dentist mentioned they don't actually strengthen gums long-term. Fluoride gels felt too harsh for me—fo...

Yeah, dairy was tricky for me too—felt like it made swallowing even harder. I stuck mostly to avocado or peanut butter smoothies. Roasted veggies soun...

Glad I'm not the only one who felt this way. After my first adjustment, I panicked a bit because even oatmeal felt rough at first. Applesauce was a li...

Honestly, I've been wondering the same thing. My dentist said regular fluoride toothpaste is fine as long as it's not too abrasive. Apparently, some w...

Honestly, yogurt and soup never worked for me. After adjustments, even the idea of something cold hitting my teeth made me cringe... I usually stuck t...

Mine's been numb for about 4 months now, and honestly I'm starting to worry a bit... Did your dentist mention anything specific about nerve damage or ...

I've been thinking about getting one too, but I'm still on the fence. My dentist recommended it for teeth grinding, but I'm worried it'll feel uncomfo...