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 ...

I've wondered about this too... I mean, mine's pushing 4 years now and still fits fine, but I do notice it gets harder to keep clean over time. Even w...