I totally get where you’re coming from. I keep thinking, “Am I just imagining progress?” It’s like watching paint dry. My ortho says it’s normal, but ...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I think there’s such a thing as being *too* careful. I mean, I was the exact same way last month before ...

We’re stuck in the same boat. My daughter loved the “bubblegum” flavor so much that even the tiniest hint of mint gets a dramatic eye roll now. I hone...

Ugh, I totally relate to the “couch through a doggy door” feeling with those brushes. I tried them too and ended up with sore gums and a lot of frustr...

I’m honestly relieved I’m not the only one who thought it was way too intense. Tried the “medium” setting and it felt like my gums were under attack. ...

I get so nervous about whether I’m brushing “right” or just making things worse. The “don’t rinse after brushing” thing kind of weirds me out—doesn’t ...

Metal tongue scrapers are one of those things I kept seeing on the shelf and just… never picked up. I always wondered if they were actually worth it o...

That’s exactly what I’m worried about! I haven’t even had my root canal yet and already dreading the idea of biting into stuff. The thought of babying...

I keep hearing tongue scrapers make a huge difference, but I’m honestly a bit nervous to try it. Did your gag reflex freak out at first? I worry I’ll ...

Yes! That squeaking thing freaked me out the first time. Nobody warned me about it—thought I was going nuts. Also, is it just me or do hot drinks make...

I totally get what you mean about that “off” feeling—mine was like a weird pressure that made me super aware of my bite every time I closed my mouth. ...

I’m about to get a bridge soon and honestly, this is what I’m worried about—does it ever stop feeling weird? I keep picturing that “popcorn kernel” se...

I keep hearing that, but I still get nervous about missing spots with just the water flosser... Like, does it really get everything between your teeth...

Not just you at all—I was honestly obsessed with keeping my aligners spotless. I’d take them out and rinse them like ten times a day, and I still felt...

Totally with you on the simpler-is-better idea. I've been pretty anxious about keeping stains away since I'm new to the whole dental treatment thing, ...