I actually switched orthos halfway through Invisalign and yeah, it was a bit of a hassle with records and fees, but honestly? The relief after finding...
Totally get where you’re coming from. Once you spot something like that, it’s basically all you see. I had a tiny chip filled years ago and after whit...
I totally get where you're coming from—those threaders are so fiddly, especially when you’re tired at night. I’ve had braces twice (don’t ask...), and...
That made me laugh because I did the exact same thing—used toothpaste in a pinch, and my retainer turned into this weird, milky mess. Had to live with...
That hits home for me. When my daughter had to get a filling, I thought she’d be the nervous one—but honestly, I was way more on edge. The dentist wal...
That anxiety totally makes sense. I remember the first time I tried biting into an apple after getting my dentures—it felt like I was defusing a bomb,...
This made me laugh because I’ve been guilty of exactly that—thinking “natural” always means gentle. A few years back I got really into the whole DIY w...
Couldn't agree more with this. I remember my ortho saying 12 months, and it ended up being closer to two years. Honestly, it's not your fault—everyone...
I've heard the toothpaste trick a lot too, and while I totally get the hesitation about delicate or sentimental pieces, I think the abrasiveness issue...
I totally get what you're saying about oxidation and contamination risks, and normally I'd agree with you 100%. But honestly, leaving oils uncovered o...
Laughing gas worked pretty well for me too, honestly. I went with IV sedation once and felt super foggy for the rest of the day—which wasn't terrible ...
Haha, yep, never underestimate the power of a sparkly toothbrush or a sticker with Elsa on it. My son had his first visit around 12 months, and honest...
Totally agree about the softer toothbrush—wish I'd thought of that sooner. I ended up using one of those silicone finger brushes (the kind meant for b...
Haha, yep, that's exactly it. I had a similar issue with my dog and my Invisalign trays—talk about panic mode when one went missing! Turns out, she wa...
Totally get you on the mouthwash afterward—makes a huge difference in how fresh your mouth feels. Took me ages to find the right flossing technique to...