I had the same concern at first. My dentist actually recommended using denture tablets every so often, but not daily, since over time they can dry out...
Yeah, I noticed the same thing with my gums puffing up more where my teeth were on the move. My ortho said it’s partly the shifting, but honestly, I t...
Yep, that’s been my experience too. I’d rather have slow, subtle results than deal with zingers every time I drink something cold. Funny enough, my de...
I hear you on that. I was the same way—brushed and flossed, figured that was enough. My hygienist nudged me toward tongue scraping, and honestly, I ro...
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I first got braces, I was on the phone with my ortho for every little thing—felt like I was being a nuisa...
Totally relate to the sensitivity thing. My porcelain crowns always made me cringe with ice cream or hot coffee, but zirconia's been way easier on me....
I've actually heard mixed things about whitening toothpastes and aligners. When I had Invisalign, my dentist specifically warned me off whitening past...
Had a similar experience with laughing gas—felt like I was just lying there, fully aware of every little noise and poke. IV sedation was a total game ...
Haha, love the taco fund idea... wish I'd thought of that when I had braces. Honestly, monthly payments worked better for me—felt less overwhelming. D...
Creamy broccoli cheddar was my lifesaver too, especially after my wisdom teeth removal. I also found risotto incredibly comforting—warm, soft, and fil...
I've tried the soap container trick before, and honestly, I wasn't impressed. It seemed like a good idea at first, but after a week or two, my mouthgu...
I've been there with the sensitivity issue too—it's no joke. I remember the first time I tried professional whitening, my teeth felt like tiny electri...
I've had similar issues with whitening toothpastes too... switched to one with stannous fluoride a while back and it made a huge difference. It took a...
Cucumber slices sound nice and all, but honestly, I don't think they're doing much for cavity prevention. Refreshing, sure, but cavities are mostly ab...
Room-temp scrambled eggs, now that's a new one for me...but hey, if it works! After my biopsy, oatmeal was my jam—warm enough without burning and supe...