Eating out was awkward for me at first, too. Here’s what I do: I bring a cheap travel toothbrush and toothpaste in a zip bag. After eating, I’ll just ...
Totally get this. I almost said no to the “extra” bone graft because my budget was screaming, but my dentist explained the risk. In hindsight, paying ...
Cold stuff is a total game changer for me, too. Popsicles are my go-to, but I actually make my own with cheap juice or even watered-down sports drinks...
I totally get the craving for crunchy stuff after dental work—chips were all I could think about, too. It’s tough on the wallet when you’re buying spe...
Man, the doorknob trick always sounded like something from a cartoon to me, but my dad actually tried it once. The string slipped and I ended up with ...
I totally did the “safe foods” list too—thought I’d be set, but nope, my jaw had other plans. Day 2 I could handle applesauce, but by day 4 even that ...
I totally get what you mean about the fancy tips. I fell for the “orthodontic” tip and honestly, it just sat in my drawer after a week. The standard o...
Bagels are basically my white whale at this point. I tried toasting one and tearing off tiny pieces, but it’s just not the same. I’ve landed on Englis...
Timers really do make a difference, especially with kids who’d rather be doing anything else. I used to think manual brushes were enough, but once we ...
Totally get the paranoia—I was so worried about the cost if I messed something up and had to go back in. I actually just rotated between two cheap gel...
I totally get you on the “whole pack in a week” thing—stress makes me chew way more than I mean to. I’ve actually tried a couple of those “long-lastin...
Timers are a lifesaver here too—my daughter’s all about beating her “high score” (which is just brushing until the timer ends, but hey, whatever works...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about breath getting weird with braces—food just finds all these new places to hide. For me, the dental wax mostly j...
Totally relate to this. There’s something weirdly comforting about a bowl of mashed potatoes when your mouth feels like it’s been through a blender. I...
Totally get that——I had the same thought, like suddenly my mouth was way too empty. For me, it helped to stick to softer foods for a few days and then...