Yeah, those wax blobs were a lifesaver but also a total pain. I remember meticulously molding them around the brackets only to have them fall off mid-...

That's pretty much what I did, actually. My ortho offered a 50/50 option, and it felt like the best balance—got a decent discount but still kept some ...

Interesting perspective, but doesn't it depend a lot on personality type? I'm the opposite—I actually feel calmer when I know exactly what's happening...

Oh man, I feel your pain. A couple months ago, I decided to get adventurous and try out this trendy haircut I'd seen all over Instagram—shorter layers...

Good points about the peas... hadn't really thought about bacteria buildup. Do you think wrapping the pea bag in a towel or cloth would help keep it c...

This matches my experience too. Did you notice if the smaller practice also had fewer scheduling issues? Ours was way better about appointments—less w...

I've noticed that too—sometimes dental pain or sensitivity pops up way after you'd expect it to. Did your dentist mention anything about the filling m...

I've wondered about fluoride myself—especially since starting orthodontic treatment. Do you know if your water supply is fluoridated? That can make a ...

Mashed sweet potatoes sound decent, but did you find the cinnamon irritating at all? I noticed spices—even mild ones—sometimes made my mouth feel weir...

I've been checking labels lately (yeah, I'm that person standing in the aisle reading tiny print), and a lot of the special orthodontic mouthwashes se...

Mine took a good month to fully calm down, honestly. Is yours just sensitive to cold, or hot stuff too? I remember my dentist said something about ner...

Interesting point about chlorhexidine gels—I hadn't thought about that angle. Does anyone know if the timing matters though? Like, would waiting 20-30...

Did your kid have trouble flossing at first? Those little floss threaders drove me nuts...wondering if anyone found a simpler alternative or trick to ...