That lingering clove flavor seriously threw me off, too. I kept wondering if it was supposed to taste that way or if something was wrong. I totally ge...
That’s exactly how I felt the first time my dentist suggested it. My jaw was already so sore from all the work, and then adding that “exercise” just m...
I was always nervous about not getting everything clean too, especially with all the wires and brackets in the way. At first, I cranked it up thinking...
I totally get the “feels like overkill” thing, but I started using a UV box after my trays got that funky smell that just wouldn’t quit. Here’s what I...
That’s pretty much my whole braces journey in a nutshell. When I first got them, I was so overwhelmed by all the “extras” they suggested—special brush...
Blueberries really are out here giving parents gray hairs, huh? I swear, when I first noticed a weird spot on my niece’s tooth (I babysit her a lot), ...
I totally relate to that “Lego” feeling. The first week with my hard guard, I kept waking up thinking I’d swallowed half of it or something. But after...
Totally get this. I used to freak out every time I chewed something crunchy after my root canal. The crown honestly feels pretty solid, though—way stu...
I totally get this. I used to buy those mega packs of floss picks too, thinking I was being smart, but half would snap on my braces and leave me panic...
That weird haze drove me crazy too. I tried the clear dish soap trick, but still noticed some fogginess after a while. I started rinsing mine with rea...
Yeah, totally relate—putting it off just dragged things out and made me more anxious. For me, insurance covered part but I still had a decent bill. No...
Pressure sensors are cool and all, but I swear the mirror is still my best friend. I’ve tried relying on the flashing lights, but sometimes I get dist...
That’s honestly the most accurate way to describe it. I tried whitening strips a couple times during my braces journey, thinking it’d help with those ...
I totally get what you mean about the stress + caffeine combo. When I was in braces, my ortho actually asked about my coffee intake after I mentioned ...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I remember right after I got my braces, there was this weird bump on my gum that I couldn’t stop checking with...