Been there, done that... worst vacation souvenir ever, lol. Totally agree about the yoga stretches too—it's weirdly effective at easing jaw tension. W...

Haha, oh man, this brought back memories. I swear, orthodontic wax must be some kind of parental rite of passage. My daughter had braces a couple year...

Haha, the minty-fresh blotch struggle is real... reminds me of when I spilled red wine on my white jeans (rookie mistake, I know). In a panic, grabbed...

Totally agree about the fine print—it's easy to overlook when you're excited about finally getting braces. My dentist was upfront too, but I remember ...

Totally agree with you about adjustments making a big difference. My custom guard felt super awkward at first—almost like I had a hockey puck in my mo...

I totally get what you're saying. I started going to the dentist super young too, and honestly, it didn't really help me feel less anxious either. I s...

Ouch, garlic bread sounds rough... I remember thinking I was good to go around day 8 and tried some tortilla chips—big mistake. Took me another week t...

I agree grapeseed oil's a safer bet overall, especially if you're new to DIY extracts. I once tried making a peppermint tincture at home and totally u...

Haha, oh man, that icy-water cringe is way too relatable. I switched to alcohol-free mouthwash about six months ago after my hygienist mentioned it co...

I was skeptical about water flossers at first too, mostly because my bathroom already looks like an electronics store exploded in there, lol. But I fi...

Haha, I feel this! Reminds me of the time I got veneers and thought bright coral lipstick was the move... ended up looking like Ross from Friends with...

That's a great point about giving kids some control... my niece used to be terrified until our dentist let her choose the toothpaste flavor and hold t...