That cracked me up, and honestly, I get what you mean. I tried one of those silicone brushes for a while and just didn’t trust it to get the gunk off....
That’s exactly what my periodontist told me too. I was surprised how strict they were about temperature—no hot tea, not even soup. I stuck with room t...
Those silicone slip-on grips are hit or miss for me. I tried one from the pharmacy and, honestly, it was a bit too squishy—felt like wrestling a wet f...
I actually noticed a bit of a difference when I switched from the cheap stuff to a slightly pricier tape-style floss. My gums bled less, and it slid b...
It’s wild how your tongue will zero in on the tiniest bump or edge, even if nobody else would notice. I remember after I got a crown, it felt huge for...
That “gravel” feeling with salads is no joke—sometimes I wonder if my jaw’s just going to give up halfway through. I’ve found a little workaround that...
I’ve been down both roads—tried to remineralize a tiny spot with prescription toothpaste, but it still ended up needing a filling a year later. Honest...
That’s such a perfect way to put it. I swear, after decades of brushing and flossing, it still feels like my gums have a mind of their own. I complete...
My dentist actually rolled his eyes when I mentioned charcoal. He said it can scratch enamel, and once that’s gone, you can’t get it back. I’ll admit,...
That uneven look after whitening really threw me too. I remember checking my teeth every morning, convinced I’d messed something up. My dentist explai...
That’s exactly how I described it after my first round of whitening strips—like chewing on tinfoil for days. Switching to a soft brush and sensitive t...
That “weirdly sweet” taste is spot on—my grandkids mentioned the same thing and kind of wrinkled their noses about it. But honestly, I’d take that ove...
Same thing happened to me, even after years of wearing retainers. My dentist explained teeth are always shifting slightly because of jaw changes, agin...
I felt the same frustration with my teeth for years, and finally went for aligners in my late 50s. Honestly, the first few weeks felt a bit strange, b...
I've been using potassium nitrate toothpaste for sensitivity on and off for years, and honestly, it's been fine. My dentist explained that as long as ...