I used to think the night guard thing was overkill too, but after chipping a molar (yep, from grinding), I caved. Honestly, it took a week or two to g...

I went through this exact decision with my dad a couple years back. He was leaning toward a bridge at first because he wanted it done quickly, but aft...

I totally get this. I went monthly myself because I didn't have the upfront cash at the time, and honestly, I'm glad I did. About halfway through trea...

Interesting, I actually tried the denture cleaner trick for a while but found it made my silicone guard feel oddly slimy afterward. Maybe I was using ...

Yeah, sensitivity toothpaste was pretty hit-or-miss for me too. I remember the first time I got my teeth professionally whitened—I thought I'd be smar...

Couldn't agree more. When my son was around 6, we had a dentist who had every gadget imaginable—screens on the ceiling, interactive games, you name it...

Totally relate to the musty smell struggle. I used to soak mine religiously in denture cleaner tablets, thinking that'd solve it, but nope—still had t...

Totally agree on the sensitive toothpaste—saved me big time after my whitening session. Funny thing, though, my orthodontist mentioned drinking coffee...

I totally get the texture sensitivity thing—after my braces adjustments, even yogurt felt oddly grainy to me at first. I remember thinking I'd gotten ...

Couldn't agree more. When I first got braces, my gums were so sensitive it felt like I'd bitten into a cactus or something. Tried gels initially, but ...

I've gotta say, I was skeptical about pressure sensors at first too. Thought it was just another gimmick. But honestly, after switching to an electric...

Haha, your comment about blending random foods brought back memories. After my surgery, I got so bored with soups and smoothies that I started experim...

Haha, the napkin thing is so true...I accidentally tossed mine out at a restaurant once and had to awkwardly dig through the trash—lesson learned the ...

Yeah, sensitivity can be kinda unpredictable. When I got my braces off, my teeth freaked out over cold stuff for weeks—ice cream was torture, lol. But...

I've had my stainless steel scraper for almost two years now, and it's still going strong. I just rinse it under hot water and dry it off quickly—noth...