I've had my fair share of retainer mishaps too—once accidentally wrapped mine in a napkin at a restaurant and tossed it. Had to go dumpster-diving to ...

Mine applied it before, said it would help reduce sensitivity. Honestly, I still got those random jolts afterward, but maybe not as intense as yours s...

I've been diluting mouthwash for years—my dentist mentioned it ages ago. Definitely helps with the burn, but I do think it feels a little less minty a...

Definitely agree with this. Took me years to figure out that scrubbing harder wasn't doing me any favors—just making my gums angrier, haha. Softer bru...

Same here, learned that lesson years ago. I tried one of those prescription-strength fluoride pastes thinking it'd toughen up my enamel... ended up wi...

Saltwater rinses have always been my go-to—cheap, easy, and effective. When I had braces (ages ago, mind you), gels didn't do much for me. But a warm ...

I get your point about preventive care saving money in the long run, but honestly, sometimes life just doesn't cooperate. I've been pretty diligent ab...

Had a similar experience when I switched to a fluoride-free toothpaste—teeth felt kinda off for a week or two. Eventually went back to regular fluorid...

Had a similar issue myself, but honestly, sensitivity can linger longer than a week sometimes without it being serious. I'd give it a bit more time un...

Had mine redone last year, felt weird for weeks. Dentist said inflammation can linger, recommended saltwater rinses. Helped a lot. Teeth just heal slo...

Exactly my thoughts. I've been using electric brushes for years, and simpler is always better. Pressure sensors are genuinely helpful though—saved my ...

Yeah, retainers really are the unsung heroes. I learned that lesson years ago—lost mine for a week and panicked when my teeth felt off. Luckily, thing...

My grandson was the same way—texture trumped taste every time. He'd chew meat forever if it wasn't tender enough, drove us all crazy at dinner. Popsic...

I've tried vinegar too, and while it's decent at cleaning, I just couldn't get past the smell—it lingered a bit too long for my liking. Denture tablet...

Totally get the paranoia about losing aligners—I once wrapped mine in a napkin at a family BBQ, thinking I'd remember...yeah, ended up digging through...