I’ve wondered about that too—like, does the rinse add anything if you’re already leaving toothpaste residue? My ortho said as long as you’re not rinsi...
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. I tried the regular strips first and my teeth got super sensitive—like, that “zing” pain when you breathe in c...
I get where you're coming from about consistency being key, but does it always work that way with braces or appliances? I’ve noticed that technique ac...
I get the food police thing—at some point I just stopped buying caramel for my own sanity, but my kid still manages to find it at birthday parties. Is...
I get what you mean about anxiety, but I actually noticed my bite was off after my braces came off, and it didn’t “settle” on its own. Ended up needin...
I get where you're coming from, but is it always necessary to go in right away? I mean, I’ve had wires poke out before, and yeah, wax isn’t perfect, b...
I get what you’re saying about the soft brushes wearing out, but I actually switched to a medium bristle after my second pack of soft ones fell apart ...
That “add-on” thing gets me too. When I went in for a consult, the hygienist casually mentioned contouring, whitening, and then “maybe a little bondin...
Yeah, I tried to ignore my grinding for ages, mostly because I didn’t want to deal with the hassle (or the cost) of a night guard. Didn’t take long be...
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...