I’m with you—there’s so much pressure to buy the “miracle” rinse or whatever, but honestly, the saltwater routine felt almost too simple. I kept think...
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I finished braces, my teeth were all different shades—no one warned me about that. Whitening strips made ...
It’s wild how universal the “tongue constantly on brackets” thing is. I still catch myself doing it and I’ve had these for months. Wax is clutch, but ...
Charcoal toothpaste is such a marketing gimmick—totally agree. I tried one of those black powders once and it turned my braces bands gray for weeks, w...
I’m right there with you—the fear of dry socket is real. I’ve had a couple teeth pulled (plus my wisdoms), and honestly, the worry about “messing it u...
I hear you on the awkwardness at first—felt like I was chewing on a hockey puck for the first few nights. But honestly, ignoring grinding isn't really...
Totally relate to this. Honestly, I spent months convinced my orthodontist was just messing with me—tightening wires and nothing budging. Then one ran...
Monthly payments were a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, if you can swing the upfront payment, it's usually cheaper overall. I did the math after t...
Interesting you mention that, because I tried coconut oil pulling for a couple weeks and honestly didn't notice much difference. It felt like a lot of...
Definitely mention it. I used to dread dental visits too, and honestly, being upfront about my anxiety changed everything. Dentists deal with nervous ...
Stylists usually know their stuff, but sometimes you just gotta learn the hard way. I once insisted on a trendy haircut that ended up highlighting my ...
Mint tea's definitely underrated—wish I'd known that sooner. Personally, lukewarm soups saved me; warm enough to comfort but not hot enough to hurt. A...
Lukewarm oatmeal, huh? Never thought I'd see oatmeal as a comfort food, but hey, whatever works. For me, room-temp mashed potatoes were the real MVP—s...
Instant mash is definitely underrated, but personally I get bored of it pretty quick. Scrambled eggs are a good shout though—I've found adding a bit o...