I've actually tried peroxide before, and while it didn't make my aligners brittle or anything, I did notice they seemed to get cloudy faster afterward...

I used to wing it too, until I blanked during a veneer consult and ended up nodding along cluelessly. Now I jot down quick notes beforehand—definitely...

Totally normal! I remember when I had my braces, every adjustment felt like a new adventure in dental discomfort, haha. The thicker wires you're getti...

Yeah, that C-shape method is a game changer. Another thing I found helpful was switching to a softer floss—some brands feel like you're flossing with ...

Honestly, I think people tend to exaggerate a bit when it comes to braces tightening. When I had mine, the first tightening was definitely uncomfortab...

Went through something similar myself—my dad opted for implants after years of dentures, and he swears by them now. But yeah, healing was definitely s...

I totally get the anxiety around aligners—I was exactly the same way at first. I remember one time at a restaurant, I wrapped mine in a napkin and alm...

Reading your post took me right back to my own recovery days. Honestly, at 3 weeks I was still pretty much living on smoothies and mashed potatoes. It...