I totally get the anxiety—those “super tight spots” are the bane of my existence. I’ve tried reusable picks, but honestly, they just don’t cut it for ...

Roasted chickpeas are a solid option—though I’ll admit, I managed to chip a bracket on a batch that was a little overdone. Lesson learned: softer is s...

I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes a little help isn’t the end of the world. My niece had one that was barely hanging on for days—she would...

I totally get that—after my wisdom teeth came out, I was paranoid about dry socket and stuck to yogurt and applesauce for days. I still side-eye straw...

I totally relate to the need for variety—scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for me too. I remember one time after a tough adjustment, even yogurt felt li...

I totally get what you mean about expecting that “after” moment to be instant. I remember thinking my teeth would just look movie-star perfect the sec...

I totally relate to this. When I finished Invisalign, I had a mini panic every time I misplaced my retainer—even just for a night. But honestly, nothi...

Stockpiling wax is honestly the most unexpected part of this whole braces journey. I remember when my nephew first got his on, we had little wax blobs...

That upfront hit really does sting, but I remember feeling a weird sense of relief once it was done—like, okay, one less thing to track every month. P...

Chewies were such a game changer for me too—honestly, I underestimated them at first. I always thought they were just another gimmick, but nope, they ...

I get the temptation to be extra gentle, but honestly, I went through a phase of basically tickling my teeth and still ended up with plaque in weird p...

I totally get what you mean about whitening strips—my teeth felt almost electric after using those. I’ve had better luck just sticking with gentle bru...

I totally relate to the urge to run straight to the dentist at the first sign of anything funky—I was that parent for a while. My youngest had a tooth...