I’m new to the water flosser thing and honestly, I’m still a little paranoid I’m missing stuff. I do notice the “plaque seeker” tip feels different, b...

That “off” feeling is exactly what’s making me nervous right now. I keep wondering if it’s just my jaw getting used to not having braces or if somethi...

I totally get the flossing guilt thing—I used to just avoid it and hope my hygienist wouldn’t notice. With braces, I tried those little brushes that l...

I totally relate to sticking with the soft stuff—honestly, I was so paranoid about dry socket I barely wanted to chew for a week. Did you get anxious ...

I kept thinking those silicone covers would be a game changer, but honestly, they just slid right off the brackets every time my kid had something war...

I get what you’re saying about waiting it out, but I honestly don’t know if I could just sit with a dull ache for days hoping it’s “normal.” First tim...

I relate to the detective instinct—maybe a little too much. I’m always squinting at my kid’s teeth under the bathroom light, trying to figure out if t...

I totally get the cyborg feeling—first week, I kept thinking I’d set off metal detectors or something. I stuck with the regular wax too, but it always...

That’s interesting—I was told to avoid gum because of the suction thing, but maybe it depends on the dentist? I mostly stuck with smoothies and yogurt...

I’m actually gearing up for my first extraction soon (lower molar, not wisdom), and honestly, reading all these stories is making my nerves worse. I k...

That’s reassuring to hear, because I keep second-guessing what’s “normal” bleeding. I swear, every time I spit, it looks worse than it probably is. Di...

I keep hearing this about not rinsing, but honestly, I just can’t stand that leftover paste feeling. My dentist said the same thing about the fluoride...

That’s pretty much the only “proof” I ever got too. I always felt like I was just guessing—sometimes the drool and crankiness meant nothing, sometimes...

I kinda get what you mean, but honestly, sometimes I wonder if I’d even notice those tiny changes. I just had my first crown put in last month, and I ...

When my oldest lost a permanent tooth in a bike accident, the dentist actually recommended waiting a few months before making any decisions. I was anx...