I get what you mean about being skeptical of those gum gels and “regenerating” mouthwashes. I’ve seen the ads too, but honestly, I haven’t found any l...

Yeah, I definitely noticed less soreness after a few days—almost like my mouth finally got the memo. The checklist helped me catch when I was about to...

I’ve noticed that too—changing toothpaste can really throw things off for a bit. When I first started braces, I tried a cinnamon toothpaste and it mad...

I get what you mean about forgetting which tooth had the work done. After a few months with my crown, I really have to think about it—sometimes I’ll e...

I’ve actually had the opposite experience with denture cleaners. Mine started to get a weird chalky film after a few soaks, and it felt rougher on my ...

I learned the hard way with coffee after whitening...thought I'd be fine after a few hours, but nope. Definitely noticed some sensitivity. Now I just ...

Popcorn kernels are tricky, but for me it's chia seeds. Had a smoothie once and spent ages subtly trying to rinse them out of my aligner in a cafe bat...

Yeah, sesame oil definitely threw me off at first too—felt like I was prepping dinner instead of dental hygiene. Honestly, I did mention it briefly to...

Interesting, but waiting 30 mins isn't always practical, especially when rushing out the door. My ortho suggested using fluoride mouthwash briefly ins...

Yikes, that's pretty scary stuff. I wore braces for almost three years, and even though they were annoying as heck, I never considered DIY hacks. My o...