That numb, buzzy feeling is honestly so weird—I used to describe it as “TV static in my jaw,” so seeing that analogy made me laugh. For me, it took a ...
I totally hear what you're saying, but honestly, I don't always notice right away when something's off in my mouth. Sometimes I think our brains just ...
Honestly, I used to stress way too much about the nighttime bottle thing too. My son was attached to his like it was a security blanket. The dentist’s...
Funny, I actually had the opposite experience with toothbrushes—switching to a super soft one didn’t do much for me, but using the sensitive toothpast...
I get why you’d want to just grab the nail clippers and go for it—those wires can seriously drive you nuts. But honestly, I’m not a fan of cutting the...
Caramel is the actual worst with braces, I swear. I tried to sneak some peanut brittle once—yeah, that was a disaster. Had to get a bracket re-glued a...
Honestly, same here. I always mean to stick with the relaxation stuff, but once I get tired, it just slips my mind. As for tougher materials, I switch...
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 ...