Those disposable brushes are actually a solid tip—never thought to keep one in my bag, but now I’m tempted. I agree, mints and gum just mask things fo...
That’s interesting—my experience was pretty similar with metal partials, actually. I was worried about the look, but after a while, I stopped noticing...
That’s honestly the most relatable thing I’ve read all week. The drill vibes are just... impossible to tune out completely, no matter what’s in your e...
When my daughter was 8, our dentist suggested an expander because her adult teeth were coming in all kinds of crooked. At first, I honestly thought it...
It really does feel like everything’s a minefield for your teeth these days. I used to grab granola bars thinking I was doing myself a favor, but my d...
Honestly, that's one reason I actually prefer the removable ones, even with the hassle of keeping track of them. My fixed retainer popped off twice, a...
That’s exactly how it went for me—eggs, yogurt, and endless oatmeal. Honestly, I was so relieved when I could finally eat something with a little crun...
Cutting the silicone into smaller bits is actually pretty clever—never thought of that. But I gotta say, I still lean toward wax, even with the weird ...
Can totally relate—asking questions is just looking out for yourself, not being paranoid. I learned that lesson after a “routine cleaning” turned into...
Totally get where you’re coming from. Dental work messes with your head way more than anyone warns you about. I remember after my first crown, I was c...
I get where you’re coming from. The anxiety about “tiny cracks” is real—especially when you can’t see what’s going on inside the plastic. But honestly...
That part made me laugh too—so relatable. I totally agree about the angle making a difference. When I actually started paying attention to where the b...
Bread really is its own kind of challenge with new teeth. I remember thinking a simple sandwich would be fine, but nope—halfway through, it felt like ...
Totally hear you on that. I’ve tried a few “eco” flosses too and most snapped or just shredded between my crowns. Silk didn’t work for me either—plus,...