I have to say, you handled that binky transition pretty well. It’s never as magical as the books make it out to be, at least not in my experience. I r...
Mints definitely feel safer with braces, but I get what you mean—they just don’t last as long or give that fresh feeling like gum does. When I had bra...
Totally get what you mean. I went through a phase where I was doing the whole routine—brushing, spitting (no rinse), then mouthwash, then sitting ther...
I totally get the worry about wasting strips—those things really add up, especially if you’re not sure you’re doing it “right.” I’ve been using whiten...
Mint’s always been my go-to, too, especially after a meal. I’ve tried a few of those “tropical” and berry gums, but they just leave a strange aftertas...
Couldn’t agree more about sealants being a solid backup. My grandkids got them, and it’s made a real difference for those hard-to-reach molars. Here’s...
I actually found the numbing gel a lifesaver during my own biopsy… but I get what you mean about that weird numbness. For me, it was less about the pa...
I hear you on the awkwardness—having a “window” in your smile isn’t exactly a confidence booster. I had a lower molar out a couple years back, and my ...
It’s tough not to obsess over it, I know. I remember being convinced every little twinge meant I’d messed something up. For me, distracting myself wit...
That “don’t rinse after brushing” thing took me forever to get used to. I grew up thinking you had to rinse or your mouth would feel gross, but my hyg...
You nailed it about the language barrier—I still get confused when they start rattling off those long terms. I’ve had “deep cleanings” a couple times,...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I had a dentist push for an extraction and implant when my molar cracked, but something just didn’t sit right....
Haha, I’ve been there—tried to eat soup after mine and ended up wearing half of it. The numbness is just wild, isn’t it? Honestly, the worst part for ...
I've been down this road myself, and honestly, ignoring teeth grinding isn't the best idea. I get it—custom guards seem like a big investment upfront,...
This is spot on. I remember feeling like nothing was happening with my underbite too, but when I compared photos from 6 months apart, the difference w...