Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had that same “sting” with the drugstore gels—felt like it made things worse, not better. Custom trays seem...
Haha, yes, I’ve definitely had those middle-of-the-night moments where I bolt upright and check if my retainers are in. It’s weird how your brain just...
Same here—those fancy brushes are tempting, but I just use a basic electric one I got on sale and it’s still a big step up from manual. I only do the ...
We went with the monthly plan for our son’s braces, mostly because the idea of dropping a big chunk of cash at once freaked me out a little. I totally...
Yeah, the fizzing definitely weirded me out at first too. I kept thinking, “Is this supposed to feel like my mouth is doing a science experiment?” Hon...
Yeah, I’ve skipped antibiotics before because of the price and just upped my brushing—my gums got better within a week. Sometimes it feels like they p...
Honestly, I feel the same way— I’ve definitely swallowed a piece or two by accident... no harm done, but it is annoying. Wax always comes off when I e...
Paying attention to those little changes can save you a lot of money and stress in the long run. I get nervous about extra costs popping up if somethi...
I totally get that feeling. I’ve had my bridge for about two years now and it still doesn’t feel 100% like my real teeth, but honestly, I’d pick this ...
Actually, mashed sweet potatoes don't sound weird at all—pretty tasty and budget-friendly too. I relied heavily on scrambled eggs and oatmeal after my...
Yikes, glad your cousin's doing better now. DIY braces sound tempting when you're on a tight budget—I totally get the appeal—but orthodontics is one o...
Totally feel you on this—my ortho said 18 months, and here I am at month 26 still counting, lol. Second opinions helped me realize there were cheaper ...
I totally feel this. I was stuck in braces for almost two years with minimal progress, and it drove me nuts. The ortho kept reassuring me we were "get...
Been there with the clove oil—definitely learned the hard way too. Honestly, sometimes DIY herbal stuff ends up costing more in the long run if you me...