That’s pretty much been my experience too. I kept hoping for some magic “Hollywood smile” moment, but after a month of religious use, the only thing t...

That's a really thoughtful approach. My daughter had something similar—a sticker chart with little fairies—and it definitely helped her get into the h...

We went through something similar with sticker charts—they worked for maybe a week before my daughter figured out the system and lost interest. Kids r...

I totally relate to that feeling of hyper-awareness at first. For me, it wasn't just noticing them physically, but also constantly worrying if others ...

Yeah, I think you're onto something there. When I first got mine, it felt like I had a hockey puck in my mouth—super awkward and distracting. Took me ...

My dentist gave similar advice—said swelling was a better indicator than just counting hours. I guess everyone's healing rate varies, so maybe it's mo...

Totally agree about easing up on the rinsing—when I had mine out, I thought swishing harder would clean things better, but it just made things worse. ...

I see your point, but personally, I found the detailed visuals helpful. Knowing exactly what to expect step-by-step actually eased my anxiety. Maybe i...

Haha, yes! I had alarms labeled "ice off," "heat on," etc. Thought I was being overly obsessive, but glad I'm not alone. Recovery anxiety is real... b...

I can totally relate to the adhesive drying out mid-flight. Last time I flew, I thought I'd be clever and apply extra cream beforehand... big mistake....