Totally relate to the “salty-sad” mouthwash blues. I’m in braces right now, and keeping things clean is already a circus, but after my gum surgery las...

Taste changes freaked me out too, honestly. Every time something felt off, I’d spiral and start googling horror stories—definitely not helpful. For di...

I’ve been getting the fluoride treatment every time I go in for a cleaning since I got my braces on, so that’s twice a year. My ortho was pretty insis...

I get the saltwater thing—at least it doesn’t leave that weird aftertaste. Honestly, I’ve tried brushing with just water and a soft toothbrush when I ...

I’ve been on both sides of this—my parents waited with my younger brother, thinking his teeth would just “work themselves out.” Spoiler: they didn’t. ...

That “click” sensation is honestly one of those things I wish someone had warned me about before I got my bridge. It’s not painful, but it’s just... o...

I totally get what you mean about the weirdness at first. For me, the sensitivity faded after a couple weeks, but honestly, I’d take that over cracked...

Yeah, that's a legit concern. My ortho explained that bridges can put extra stress on neighboring teeth, especially as bone density changes with age. ...

I went the opposite route and paid upfront right from the start, mostly because I hate monthly reminders of debt hanging over me. Honestly, it was pai...