Totally agree with this. It can feel like forever, especially with an underbite—I know from experience. Yogurt and bananas are definitely classics, bu...
Mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon actually sounds like a great idea—wish I'd thought of that when I had my wisdom teeth out! Honestly, I totally get...
I remember that sandwich struggle well—felt like my teeth were made of glass for days after adjustments. But honestly, after a while, you get used to ...
It's reassuring to hear others had similar experiences. I also hesitated initially, thinking it was just another unnecessary expense. But after finall...
I went the monthly route myself, and honestly, I don't regret it. Sure, paying upfront would've saved me some cash in the long run, but at the time, s...
Regular floss definitely has its perks, but honestly, I've found floss picks can work just as well if you're thorough and careful. My dentist actually...
I totally get where you're coming from. When I first got braces years ago, I remember feeling tempted by all those DIY hacks floating around online—es...
Haha, glowing in the dark—that's a new one for me. My parents weren't quite that creative, but they definitely made fluoride sound pretty scary. I rem...
That's a good point about brushing too hard... I used to do the same thing without even realizing it. My dentist actually called me out on it during a...
I've had a similar experience with charcoal toothpaste myself. Whitening strips always left me with that sharp, uncomfortable sensitivity you describe...
I get your point, dentists can sometimes sound overly cautious... but honestly, I've had the opposite experience. Ignored a dentist's warning once, th...
I actually did switch orthodontists after my first quote, and it turned out to be a good move financially. The second ortho offered a decent discount ...
Totally relate to the burger struggle—I remember biting into pizza after getting my braces off and feeling like my teeth were made of glass for a seco...
I've definitely felt that way before, but honestly, the sealant thing can be pretty helpful. My dentist recommended it a few years back, and since the...
I totally relate to the anxiety you're describing. I put off dealing with a root canal retreatment for months, thinking antibiotics would keep things ...