I totally get where you're coming from. When I was saving up for braces, I had the same doubts. At first, I tried setting aside money each month, but ...

I totally get the paranoia about gel packs leaking...had one burst on me once (thankfully not near my face). Have you tried frozen corn? Smaller kerne...

That's actually a pretty smart approach. I've had similar issues myself—water flossers are great, but they don't always get everything. My dentist men...

Haha, I totally get you on the acidity thing. After my extraction, I tried orange juice thinking it'd be a safe bet—huge mistake. It didn't exactly st...

I never really got the hang of those interdental brushes, honestly...felt like I was poking myself more than cleaning anything. Maybe I was just using...

Did you find cold foods helpful at all? I tried chilled applesauce and it was surprisingly soothing. Warm stuff was definitely tricky... even lukewarm...

Interesting about the SLS thing...but did your orthodontist mention anything about flossing techniques or water flossers? My dentist swears by water f...

We switched dentists when my son was around five, and honestly, the decor didn't make much difference once he was actually in the chair. What really h...