Story of my life, especially with braces. Apples and carrots just turn into a crunchy mess that wedges itself between every bracket. I’ll admit, bitin...
Totally get what you mean about the “jaw loop”—I swear, the more I think about my bite, the weirder it feels. It’s like when someone asks if your tong...
Honestly, I relate to the anxiety part—my mouth’s been in braces for ages and even routine cleanings make me sweat. Ever tried bribing your mom with a...
Yeah, totally made that mistake during a movie marathon with popcorn. Regret. I’ve tried the frozen grape trick too—way less mess than peas, but my te...
I get why general anesthesia is the go-to for some kids, but honestly, I’d be nervous about putting my own little one under if there’s any other way. ...
Tell me about it. I once left mine in a napkin at a restaurant... never saw it again. Since then, it’s either in my toiletry bag or in my mouth—nowher...
Nitrous is honestly the unsung hero of dental work. I’ve had braces, extractions, the whole nine yards, and laughing gas is the only thing that kept m...
Tried it once after my case started smelling funky—honestly, it worked better than I expected. Just made sure the packet didn’t touch my retainer dire...
Yeah, the threader loops are like a mini workout for your patience. I tried to be a “perfect flosser” at first, but honestly, just getting anything be...
Same here—skipping floss is like rolling the dice with my braces. Last time I skipped, I found a rogue popcorn kernel wedged in there two days later.....
I was so paranoid about dry socket I basically lived on mashed potatoes and pudding for days. Anyone else have trouble brushing around the area? I kep...
That’s the struggle, right? My gums love to put on a show—one day they’re pink, next day they’re kinda pale, and I’m convinced something’s off. But ye...
I had both types—Hawley and Essix—and honestly, I felt like a guinea pig for a while. The Hawley did let my bite settle in a bit, but the plastic Essi...
Man, I totally get the dentist guilt. Since getting braces, I basically see my ortho more than my own family. But regular dentist? That’s a different ...