I've actually tried toothpaste on foggy headlights before...it worked surprisingly well at first, but after a couple months they got cloudy again. Did...
I get what you're saying about accepting imperfections, but honestly, I'm still stuck in that mirror-checking phase. 😂 I remember when my orth...
Haha, I totally get what you mean about "listening to your teeth"... it's funny how our bodies kinda tell us what's working and what's not. I never tr...
Wish I'd read this earlier... I tried orange juice thinking it'd be gentle enough, but nope—instant regret. Did anyone else find cold foods soothing? ...
Ugh, I totally relate to the smoothie disappointment. When I first got braces tightened, I thought ice cream would be my savior—soft, easy, delicious,...
My orthodontist actually gave me a tip that helped me stop chewing mine (yep, guilty here too). She recommended switching to an electric toothbrush—sa...
I tried dairy-free yogurt once after my braces adjustment, thinking it'd help just like regular yogurt. Honestly, it didn't feel quite as soothing... ...
That's a really interesting point about insurance—I hadn't even thought about timing payments to maximize coverage. When I got braces as an adult (yea...
Haha, same here—I remember watching endless pizza-making vids at like 2 AM. Did anyone else notice temperature sensitivity lasting longer? Cold stuff ...
Totally get what you mean about those drugstore mouthguards, haha. I tried one once too—felt like I'd shoved a giant gummy bear in my mouth and couldn...
Switching toothpaste helped me a bit too, but honestly, I found it wasn't the whole answer for me. My gums were still super sensitive, especially afte...
I've tried the baking soda trick too, and it does help a bit—but honestly, I find it leaves a weird aftertaste in my mouth. Maybe I'm just sensitive t...
I used to chew sugar-free gum religiously after snacks because my orthodontist said it helped keep braces clean. Honestly, I never noticed a huge diff...
My sister had a similar experience—she went for the professional whitening right after braces, and yeah, her teeth looked fantastic, but she was miser...
Haha, totally relate to this. I remember after my braces adjustment, I confidently went for lukewarm oatmeal thinking it'd be gentle enough—big mistak...