Wax definitely helps, especially at first, but I found it kind of annoying to keep reapplying and buying more (it adds up!). Instead, rinsing with war...

Mint leaves are nice for a quick fix, but you're right—they fade pretty quickly. Parsley does work, but the grassy taste isn't really my thing either....

Salt water rinses were definitely my go-to as well. I tried those gels a couple times, but honestly, I felt like they wore off way too fast and weren'...

I totally get what you're saying about context. For me, if I'm just running errands or going to a casual appointment, a small stain isn't a big deal—I...

Haha, honestly, I think my toothbrush would have spoken up way earlier than yours. I'm pretty budget-conscious, but even I have my limits—usually when...

My dentist mentioned polishing once, but honestly, I've never bothered. Had my crown about 6 years now, and regular brushing with a soft toothbrush pl...

Five years is impressive, for sure. Mine usually start to fade around the three-year mark, but I admit I don't always do the best prep beforehand—prob...

That's great to hear your dentist caught it early—makes a huge difference, doesn't it? I totally get the temptation to skip appointments when you're b...

Yikes, dental stuff can really hit the wallet hard. Unfortunately, that price isn't too far off from what I've seen—especially if you're going to an e...

Totally relate to the sensitive gums issue...been there myself. I found the softer "sensitive" brush heads from Oral-B pretty gentle. They're pricier ...