I totally relate to the frozen peas trick—those were my go-to too. I never actually tried making my own ice pack, but I did wonder if it’d be less mes...
That’s exactly it. Milk gets hyped because it’s familiar and packed with the stuff teeth need, but it’s not the only way. I grew up on almond milk and...
I totally get the paranoia—been there. I used to overthink every little spot on my trays, too. Honestly, I just rinse mine with lukewarm water and som...
Funny you mention humidifiers—I actually got one last winter, mostly for dry skin, but I swear it helped with not waking up stuffy. Didn’t really noti...
That’s totally relatable. I remember being super cautious with my first onlay, too—felt like one wrong bite would ruin everything. Turns out, they rea...
Skipping flossing makes sense when things are super sensitive, but I actually found using a soft, flexible floss pick (just for the front teeth, nowhe...
You’re definitely not alone. I actually had the same issue with charcoal—my gums got super sensitive and I didn’t notice much of a whitening effect ei...
Saltwater rinses really are a lifesaver for peace of mind, even if they don’t do much for swelling. I totally get the anxiety—every weird feeling made...
I actually had the opposite experience with the taste—mine wasn’t too bad, but the sensitivity was brutal. Funny how everyone reacts a bit differently...
Switching to a soft brush made a big difference for me too—my gums just felt less angry. Flossing’s a pain, but it really does help over time. I still...
It’s wild how something that’s supposed to help, like a flipper, can end up making you feel even more self-conscious. I get what you mean about it shi...
Counting ceiling tiles is classic—I do the same thing with those weird abstract paintings in waiting rooms. Meditation apps never really did it for me...
I tried one of those LED kits last year—honestly, my teeth looked a little brighter for a week or two, but it didn’t last. Plus, my gums got super sen...
Totally agree about the Bluetooth thing... seems like overkill for most folks. My aunt switched to a basic electric brush (no fancy apps or anything) ...
I was skeptical too, especially since I always thought manual brushing was good enough. But my hygienist kept gently reminding me about spots I was mi...