I get the convenience angle, but honestly, after dealing with a couple cavities last year, I'm a bit paranoid now. I used to just rinse quickly too, u...

Yeah, acidic stuff was definitely a no-go for me too. I remember thinking tomato soup would be gentle enough, but nope...felt like my mouth was on fir...

I went through something similar a few years back—felt like my braces were just spinning wheels after a certain point. Finally got another ortho to ta...

I totally get where you're coming from with the custom guard feeling like a hockey puck. Had a similar experience myself. My dentist insisted on a cus...

Haha, the boiling water trick is definitely a lifesaver—I learned that the hard way after warping mine into something resembling abstract art. Now I s...

I've noticed strawberries seem to help a bit—sounds weird, I know, but apparently they have some natural whitening properties. Nothing dramatic, but e...

Interesting points about cold liquids—I get the logic, but honestly, lukewarm chamomile tea was my lifesaver. Cold stuff made my jaw tense up more, we...

I see your point, and I think you're onto something about it depending on the dentist's approach. My nephew had a similar experience—he used to dread ...

I get what you mean about detailed reviews, but I've been burned by overly glowing online feedback before...like the dentist everyone raved about who ...