Couldn't agree more with this. I had a similar experience—my teeth shifted noticeably in my mid-30s, and it drove me nuts every time I saw myself smil...

Thin crust does seem easier overall, but honestly, I've found that toppings matter just as much. I once bit into a thin-crust slice loaded with crispy...

Yeah, mine did get a little yellowish too after about 6 months, despite brushing it regularly. Someone told me soaking it in denture cleaner tablets o...

That's a fair point about teens and risky trends... I remember when my younger cousin tried the cinnamon challenge and ended up coughing for days. But...

I totally get the confusion factor—been there myself! When I was prepping for my own bone graft, I ended up seeing two different specialists, and they...

Chamomile rinses worked surprisingly well for me after my biopsy. They're gentler than saltwater, and I found them soothing, especially when my mouth ...

Totally agree on fluoride treatments being a lifesaver. I almost skipped mine too, thinking it was just another way to pad the bill, but luckily my hy...

Totally agree with your dentist's advice about holding off on jaw exercises the first week or so. I tried gentle movements early on, but honestly, it ...

Haha, gotta admit, I'm one of those weirdos who actually finds true crime oddly relaxing at the dentist. Something about getting wrapped up in a myste...

Minty stuff can definitely be sneaky harsh—I had the same issue with toothpaste causing sensitivity. Switching to a gentler flavor (like cinnamon or m...

Totally relate to that paranoia... I remember obsessively rinsing my mouth with salt water after every meal. Honestly though, applesauce was my lifesa...

Interesting you mention the cheaper toothpaste working better... I've actually had the opposite experience. Tried a bunch of those budget-friendly pot...

Haha, blended mac 'n cheese sounds...interesting. I never got that adventurous, but soups definitely saved me too. I remember trying broccoli cheddar ...

We did something similar with my son—he was desperate to whiten his teeth right away, but our dentist also recommended waiting. Instead, we took him o...

Totally agree about lukewarm saltwater—it was my go-to after my graft too. Weirdly enough, spicy foods seemed to prolong my discomfort...anyone else n...