I get the paranoia—been there! I once forgot my cleaner on a weekend trip and just had to improvise. Ended up using warm water, a soft brush, and a li...
Waiting is honestly the hardest part. I had a molar pulled last year and my ortho wanted to wait a few months before moving ahead with anything perman...
We used fluoride toothpaste from the start, honestly—just a tiny smear, like a grain of rice. Our pediatric dentist said the fluoride is important eve...
Mine recommended some gentle jaw exercises and warm compresses before bed. Honestly, sounded too simple at first, but after a week or two, I noticed l...
Countertop definitely has its perks, but honestly, cordless isn't that anxiety-inducing once you get used to it. I started using mine in the shower—ze...
Haha, I totally relate to your son's apple moment. When mine came off, sandwiches felt like a dangerous sport for a week or two. But you're right, it ...
Totally relate to that phantom bracket fear, but honestly, carrots were never my big worry—apples were my kryptonite. Even sliced thin, I swear every ...
Totally agree about easing up on pressure—I used to scrub like crazy thinking it'd make my teeth cleaner, but it just made my gums angry. My orthodont...
Mashed potatoes and gravy were my lifesaver too after braces tightening. Funny how something so simple can taste like gourmet food when you're craving...
Yeah, softer brushes can help, but honestly for me it was switching toothpaste. Not the pricey stuff, just one without sodium lauryl sulfate... my gum...
Totally get what you mean about the sting...I remember when I first switched to a stronger mouthwash, it felt like my mouth was on fire for a few days...
Totally relate to the coffee thing...I switched to a sensitive toothpaste too and it really helped with staining and sensitivity. Still enjoy my morni...
Interesting, sounds like you guys got lucky with the bonding! I've had braces myself and remember being told similar stuff about staining, but honestl...
Totally get the sashimi love, but honestly, I found rolls easier than nigiri or sashimi at first. With braces, biting into anything delicate was a gam...
Haha, the bus seat scenario made me cringe a bit... but honestly, your mouthwash trick sounds genius. I used to panic whenever mine touched anything q...