I actually had the opposite happen—saltwater rinses always felt worse for me, no matter how mild I made them. My dentist said it might just be nerve s...
We were in the same boat—our kid was basically glued to her binky for way longer than we planned. I kept reading about “gentle” methods too and honest...
Interesting point. I actually tried an electric brush for my son but he just got distracted by the buzzing and lights, ended up rushing through it eve...
I’ve wondered about this too. I used to think swishing with mouthwash would be enough when I was too tired to deal with flossing and all that. Honestl...
Coffee breath is the worst, right? I’ve actually had the same problem for years—doesn’t matter how much I brush or rinse, that first cup just lingers....
Yeah, I used to freak out every time that light flashed—felt like I was ruining my teeth or something. My hygienist said not to stress unless it’s con...
I totally get where you're coming from. I used to think the rinses were just another thing to remember, but after my wisdom teeth removal, I skipped a...
Yep, same here—those strips just never stayed put for me either. I ended up with more mess than relief. Honestly, ice packs and soft foods were way mo...
Honestly, I switched to a cordless one just because I got tired of the bulky countertop taking up space. My hygienist said the same thing—consistency ...
Not gonna lie, I actually had the opposite experience with dish soap—sometimes it just spreads the stain around for me, especially on greasy stuff. Ma...
Haha, I totally get that—felt like I was brushing with a tiny jackhammer the first week. I stuck it out for the timer, but honestly, I still miss my o...
Honestly, I’ve started asking for second opinions if something feels off. I get that dentists are the experts, but sometimes I feel like stuff gets ru...
Yeah, the wax just vanishes for me too. I kept thinking maybe I was eating it without realizing, but my ortho said that’s actually pretty normal—guess...
Totally agree, monthly payments can really ease the stress. When I got my braces, I went monthly too—felt easier to manage alongside rent and bills. S...
Yeah, I noticed that too when I switched—teeth definitely feel smoother afterward, especially along the gum line. Thought maybe it was just in my head...