Totally relate to what you're describing—those first few weeks with braces and flossing are just brutal. My gums were super puffy and honestly bled wa...
I totally relate to the urge to hover—I was the same way with my niece. Iced her cheeks like she was prepping for a polar expedition, and then wondere...
I’m convinced the “lifetime” claims are mostly hype, too. Mine always gets these little bends right where I grip it, and after a while it just feels f...
Funny, my dentist actually said something a bit different. She was all about finding the “sweet spot” between pressure and comfort, but she did mentio...
I totally relate to that “Murphy’s Law” moment—my bracket popped off the night before a big family trip, and of course, we had to scramble for an emer...
Totally relate to the “gross” feeling—mine lasted way longer than I expected, and the weird taste drove me nuts. I found that super gentle salt water ...
Custom trays are such a game changer, right? I remember thinking the price tag was a bit much at first, but after my first round with those one-size-f...
That “did I just eat my own wax?” moment is all too familiar. I’ve definitely woken up with that weird plasticky aftertaste and found a rogue chunk hi...
That’s honestly one of my biggest worries too—those little “harmless” foods can be sneaky. I had a similar thing with a tortilla chip, except it didn’...
Totally relate to this. When I had mine out, everyone made it sound like a spa day with extra pudding cups, but nope—my face ballooned up and I couldn...
Interesting that peroxide made yours brittle—I hadn't thought about that. I've mainly stuck with soap and water too, but now I'm curious if anyone's t...
I've never tried lavender oil specifically, but I did have a similar mishap with mint tincture once—it ended up tasting super bitter and smelling oddl...
Changing pillows or mattresses might help a bit, but honestly, I think it's more about overall sleep quality than just posture. I've noticed that when...
Totally get the yogurt logic—soft foods definitely seem safer. But honestly, even apples can be tricky sometimes. A friend of mine chipped her tooth b...