That “hockey puck” feeling is spot on—never got used to it, honestly. Did you ever find yourself talking with a weird lisp for weeks? I swear, I sound...
Yeah, cleaning aligners properly is definitely underrated. I made the mistake of just rinsing mine too—thought that'd be enough until I noticed they s...
Yeah, stress definitely ramps up grinding for me too. Have you noticed any difference in how often you need to replace your guard depending on how you...
Yeah, WebMD can be a real double-edged sword, can't it? It's good for general info, but when you're dealing with something specific like a bone graft,...
Countertop's definitely got the power advantage, but do you find it annoying dealing with the extra space it takes up on your sink? I've been tempted ...
Totally agree about the water trick—it's underrated. Ever tried chewing sugar-free gum after meals too? My dentist mentioned it boosts saliva producti...
Flavored gloves sound interesting, but honestly, isn't that just masking the anxiety rather than addressing it? I've found that dentists who take extr...
Smoothies are definitely a good call, especially if chewing feels uncomfortable at first. When my son had his wisdom teeth out, we also tried mashed s...
Totally relate to that weird loose feeling...it was like my teeth forgot how to chew properly at first, haha. Did anyone else find ice cream or cold s...
Your mom's flossing trick is pretty clever—wish I'd thought of something like that when my kids were younger. Did you find the floss picks actually cl...
Totally get what you're saying about crunchy stuff. Apples were a big nope for me too at first—I kept imagining something going wrong, even though log...
Interdental brushes can actually be great for kids around your daughter's age, especially if flossing is turning into a wrestling match every night. M...
Definitely agree with easing into things. I remember after my surgery, blended soups were my best friend—especially creamy potato or butternut squash....
Interesting perspective, but do you think the abrasiveness issue might be a bit overstated? I've used regular whitening toothpastes for years without ...
I've been flossing first for years now, and honestly, I never even thought about the mouthwash savings angle—good catch there. Have you noticed any di...