Good call on the bright-colored case—wish I'd thought of that earlier. Retainers disappearing at lunch seems like a universal issue. Has anyone found ...
I can definitely relate to the hesitation about mentioning grinding issues. For years, I brushed it off as just stress or something temporary, but eve...
I've had a similar experience with night guards—they're great for protecting your teeth, but they don't really tackle the root cause. My dentist menti...
I get the hesitation, braces aren't exactly pocket change. Personally, I've always leaned towards monthly payments—keeps my savings cushion intact jus...
I've noticed similar things myself. Fluoride hasn't been an issue for me personally, but certain toothpaste ingredients definitely can cause irritatio...
That's a good point. I've tried quite a few mouthwashes over the years, and honestly, the antibacterial ones with chlorhexidine worked wonders for me ...
I completely agree with this suggestion. Mint flavors, while refreshing, can indeed exacerbate sensitivity issues—I've seen this frequently with tooth...
I found warm chamomile tea really soothing after my biopsy. Not hot, just gently warm...it seemed to calm the irritation and sensitivity quite a bit. ...
I completely understand that feeling. When I first considered braces, I thought saving upfront would be best, but life always seems to have other plan...
Frozen peas definitely saved me a few times too, though fortunately mine never ended up as dinner! Sleeping was tricky for sure—I found propping mysel...
Haha, I felt exactly the same way when our dentist first brought up flossing. Honestly, I thought she was joking at first! But she explained that once...
Interesting you mention warm compresses—I actually found them uncomfortable after my procedure. Ice packs were definitely helpful initially, but even ...
Dental sealants can be great, but they might not tackle bottle decay specifically. Bottle decay usually hits the front teeth hardest, and sealants are...
Honestly, you're probably overthinking it a bit (we all do sometimes...). Most reputable brands you'll find in-store are pretty reliable. Just stick w...
I've actually found that asking for softer bakes can sometimes backfire. A few places I've tried ended up making the pizza doughy rather than soft, wh...