I totally get what you mean about not being able to see what’s happening in your mouth. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I was convinced the stitches w...
That’s a big plus, for sure. For me, the upfront cost of the wire retainer was a bit more, but I figured if it meant fewer replacements, it’d save mon...
Yep, that’s me—tight teeth and a retainer since high school. I used to dread flossing because I’d either snap the floss or get it stuck (cue panic). H...
That jaw stiffness is no joke—I totally get where you’re coming from. Taking breaks helped me, too, and honestly, I was surprised how much it cut down...
That’s exactly how I felt when my kid lost a tooth—we went back and forth for months over what to do. Implants just weren’t in the cards for us financ...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the boil-and-bite guards getting loose. Mine always seemed to start out snug, but after a few months, they’d b...
Totally hear you on the salad-in-brackets struggle. I went through a phase where I just avoided lettuce altogether because I couldn’t deal with the ha...
Totally relate to this. My “jackpot” was when I could finally handle mac & cheese without feeling like I’d pulled a muscle. Honestly, I tried to s...
Honestly, I relate to all of that. The yogurt thing drove me up the wall, especially since I was trying to avoid pricier “special” snacks after each t...
I kinda get the movement thing, but honestly, after my dry socket, even pacing felt like too much. I just wanted to curl up and do nothing. What actua...
I totally relate to what you’re saying about the basics not cutting it. For me, I thought brushing and flossing twice a day was enough, but nope... my...
I totally get what you mean about the guessing game—especially when you’re trying to avoid unnecessary appointments (and bills). For me, I waited a bi...
I totally get what you mean about that “off” feeling. When I first got my braces, I was super paranoid about every little thing, too. I tried to tough...
I get the worry, but honestly, sometimes I feel like if I start double-checking everything, the appointment just drags on and ends up costing more. Wh...
We went through the same thing with my youngest last year—those puffy cheeks made her look like she was storing snacks for winter. Honestly, I got suc...