I've tried toothpaste on both plastic and glass, and honestly, plastic tends to respond way better. Glass lenses usually have coatings that toothpaste...
Totally agree with you on this. I remember when I first got braces, my orthodontist gave me the usual speech about discomfort and eating carefully, bu...
Yeah, that's pretty much my routine too. I did give those water flossers a shot once—thought they'd be gentler around my braces—but honestly, they jus...
We went with monthly payments too, and honestly, it wasn't as bad as I expected. Sure, technically we paid a bit more overall because of interest, but...
Greek yogurt and avocado smoothies are great, sure, but honestly, I found cold foods a bit overrated after my gum surgery. Warm (not hot!) broth-based...
Totally get where you're coming from—knowing what's next can really ease anxiety. I've had braces twice (yeah, lucky me...) and knowing the steps ahea...
Honestly, patience helps, but I'd argue it's more about building a solid routine than just waiting it out. Once you find your rhythm—like flossing aft...
I get why you'd stick with heat—it's definitely easier—but honestly, timing made a noticeable difference for me. I found shorter intervals (like 10-15...
I get what you're saying about mint flavors feeling cleaner, but honestly, I think that's mostly psychological. Mint has always been associated with t...
Totally agree with quitting being the safest bet. I had braces for almost two years, and my orthodontist constantly emphasized how important saliva is...
Honestly, I found heat sensitivity way worse than cold. Couldn't enjoy my coffee for almost two weeks, which was torture since I'm pretty caffeine-dep...
I get what you're saying about wedge pillows, but honestly, I think memory foam travel pillows are underrated here. After my jaw surgery, wedge pillow...
Totally agree on the comfort items—when I got my braces tightened, I thought I'd tough it out without anything extra. Big mistake...wish I'd packed he...
I totally get your hesitation—been there myself. I went with an implant after losing a tooth (sports injury, not popcorn, but equally embarrassing lol...
Yeah, peroxide's definitely a tricky one. It's great for teeth because enamel is pretty resistant and dentists know exactly how to handle it—concentra...