Had a similar experience after my last surgery—my oral surgeon actually gave me a Medrol dose pack instead of the usual pain meds. It really helped wi...

Yeah, I’ve tried the baking soda thing and honestly, my teeth felt like they’d been sandblasted. For me, even a gentle brush with it left me wincing a...

I've been down the baking soda route myself, and yeah, mixing it with toothpaste definitely feels less harsh than straight baking soda. I did notice m...

I gave charcoal toothpaste a shot too, and honestly, my experience was pretty similar to yours. It did brighten things up a bit at first, but after us...

I get where you're coming from with the anxiety, but honestly, regular checks actually helped me stay motivated. When I had braces, my dentist suggest...

Lavender and chamomile sounds like a nice combo, but honestly, I've found that sometimes adding another herb just complicates things even more. Last t...