This is exactly where my brain goes—like, how do I know for sure? I’m totally new to this (never even had a filling before), so the idea of six root c...
I totally get what you mean about gum getting weird with braces—some of them just turn into this gross, sticky mess. I found 5 Gum (the blue one?) did...
I totally relate to that “is this normal?” anxiety. When I had my first implant, I was convinced every twinge meant I’d messed something up. For me, i...
String floss always freaked me out—like, my gums would bleed and I’d panic that I was doing it wrong. Water flosser feels less scary, honestly. I just...
This actually makes me feel a bit better, honestly. I’ve got this wobbly molar and the idea of eating nothing but mushy stuff for days is kind of stre...
I hear you on the bargain toothpaste, but weirdly, I had a totally different experience. The cheap minty one from the dollar store actually worked for...
That drooling thing caught me totally off guard too—I felt like I needed a towel at all times. I was super anxious about aftercare, but honestly, your...
Actually, I noticed my gums felt a bit less tender after a week or so. I started using gentle circles instead of scrubbing and it made a difference. B...
I totally get the appeal of sticking to plain foods, but I actually found that popsicles helped distract me from the numbness. Maybe it’s just the col...
I totally get what you mean. My first cleaning, the hygienist used this ultrasonic thing and it felt like my whole head was buzzing. But when I went b...
I totally get this. My gums puffed up after my first week with braces and I was convinced I was doing something wrong. The “cool” mouthwashes burned, ...
Reading all this actually makes me feel a bit better about my own flossing struggles. I always thought I was doing it wrong because I don’t use the “r...
I get that feeling—my mind totally blanks when they start listing fees and I’m just nodding along, pretending I understand. Last time, I literally ask...
Yeah, my gums did the same thing when I first got braces—especially around the back teeth. It’s like no matter how careful I was, stuff just got wedge...