Honestly, I found the “set it and forget it” part of fixed braces a lot less convenient than I expected. Sure, you can’t take them out, but that also ...
I’m right there with you on the cloudy plastic thing—my first retainer got that weird haze after a few months of using tablets every day. I switched t...
That unpredictability is the worst part for me too. I’d get through an adjustment and think, “okay, that wasn’t so bad,” and then boom—next day, my te...
I actually had the opposite experience—my teeth didn’t feel loose at all after getting the braces off, just super smooth and kind of slippery. The ton...
Same here. I tried the alcohol ones for a while because I thought they’d be “stronger,” but honestly, my mouth just felt dry and weird. Plus, with bra...
I totally get what you mean about feeling silly with the kids’ toothbrush—been there. The electric one made a big difference for me, honestly. My teet...
That’s wild—my timeline was almost identical. Surgeon said 4-6 weeks, but I couldn’t chew anything solid for at least 8. Did you notice any actual imp...
I get the worry about snacks, but honestly, I think the routine matters more than cutting out every “sticky” thing. I had braces as a kid and my ortho...
Letting the kid “check” the stuffed animal’s teeth first is a great idea. We did something similar—my daughter got to pick the flavor of the polish an...
Yeah, that’s real. I swear, one week ice cream is fine, next week it’s like chewing glass (except... not chewing). Also, bread is hit or miss for me—s...
I can definitely relate to wanting to scrub everything away, especially after a night out or when my aligners start smelling funky in the morning. I u...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had both types too—my zirconia molar crown is tough as nails, but it does feel a bit chunkier than my regul...
For me, the swelling was way more noticeable than the taste. I had this puffy cheek for about three days, but the metallic thing faded pretty fast—may...
I’ve tried both, and honestly, Sensodyne feels a bit smoother to me. The generic one I used left my teeth feeling weirdly filmy—could just be in my he...
Smoothies aren't terrible, but even drinking quickly or using a straw doesn't fully protect your teeth. Acidic fruits like lemon or pineapple can stil...