I’ve definitely noticed more dentists asking about my daily habits lately, especially since I got braces. Before, it felt like appointments were super...

Totally relate to the rubbing alcohol thing—my first tincture smelled like a doctor's office, lol. Honey's a good call, never thought of glycerin thou...

I've never done professional whitening, but I remember when I got my braces off and used those whitening strips at home... ouch. My teeth were sensiti...

I've been using a cordless one for about two years now, and honestly, my dentist hasn't specifically recommended switching either. But during my last ...

Yeah, good point about the toothpaste—I noticed mine got rougher when I switched to a whitening paste. Now I just stick to mild soap and water...seems...

I totally get where you're coming from. I had braces in my early twenties after finally saving up enough money myself—my parents couldn't afford it ei...

I get where you're coming from, veneers can definitely look great and they're pretty durable. But honestly, from my experience, they're still a pretty...

Haha, I had a similar experience when I first got my braces off. After being super cautious for so long, it was honestly nerve-wracking to eat anythin...

We went through something similar when I got braces as an adult a couple years back. At first glance, monthly payments seemed like the obvious choice—...

Totally agree about ditching the app—felt like brushing became a chore instead of just...brushing. Pressure sensor's a lifesaver though, especially af...

Haha, kids and their cartoon logic...my niece once refused to brush her teeth until she saw her favorite princess do it in a bedtime story. Speaking o...

I switched to an SLS-free toothpaste a while back and noticed fewer mouth sores too. Fluoride never really bothered me, but yeah...the microbeads were...

Totally agree on cinnamon oil—it's powerful stuff. I once made a homemade clove oil tincture to help with braces-related gum soreness, and let's just ...

I've had something pretty similar happen, actually. A while back, I switched to a citrus-flavored vape because I figured it'd be refreshing and all th...

I totally get the peace-of-mind angle, but honestly, paying upfront worked better for me. I saved up specifically for braces, and even though it felt ...