I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I found that using a fork and knife actually made pizza feel even more awkward for me. Maybe it’s just t...

I totally get where you’re coming from—those little “extras” at the dentist always make me pause, especially since I’m already paying a ton for braces...

I totally get what you mean about the “white diet” being a bit much. My orthodontist said the same thing about straws, and yeah, I tried it with coffe...

That’s spot on about the foam tubes—mine started out okay but got pretty flat after just a few days, and then they’d twist around or bunch up. I switc...

I wish I could say it’s gotten easier for us, but honestly, some weeks it still feels like a scramble. The checklist idea is solid, but I’ve found tha...

I get what you mean about the light-up toothbrushes losing their magic fast. My nephew was obsessed for maybe three days, then went right back to tryi...

Yeah, stress grinding is no joke...been there myself. The denture tablets trick is pretty neutral taste-wise, at least for me. Keeping it dry does hel...

Totally agree about the sensitive toothpaste—it made a huge difference for me too. Charcoal was just too abrasive for my enamel, even though it did wh...

Smoothies were definitely my lifeline too, especially in those first few days after surgery. I hear you on the scrambled eggs though—there's only so m...

I totally get that feeling...my orthodontist once casually mentioned my bottom teeth shifting slightly after braces, and suddenly it was all I could s...

Good point about comedy shows—I learned that one the hard way! I thought I'd distract myself with some stand-up specials after my implant, and man, di...

Totally get that—life has a knack for timing these things perfectly, doesn't it? When I got braces, I debated forever between upfront and monthly paym...

I've had a similar experience, actually. For a while, I was concerned about fluoride too, after reading some mixed opinions online. I switched to a fl...