That's a really good point about the UV sealant. I've actually tried the toothpaste trick myself on my old car's headlights, and it did work surprisin...
I've been using toothpaste too, but I actually switched to a gel-based one after noticing my aligners started looking a bit dull. Turns out the paste ...
Yeah, I totally get that temptation. When I was younger, I remember feeling guilty about how much my braces cost my parents. It’s tough when you see t...
Haha, been there with the mint overload... honestly, sometimes just airing it out helps a bit. I once spilled peppermint extract on my hoodie—washing ...
I've heard good things about hydroxyapatite toothpaste too, but honestly, when I tried pairing it with fluoride mouthwash, it felt like overkill for m...
Totally relate to the mashed potatoes thing—those were my lifesaver too. Weirdly enough, room-temp smoothies worked wonders for me...cold was way too ...
We've had a similar issue with our son—he thinks toothpaste is candy. But honestly, switching to a minty flavor (instead of the fruity ones) seemed to...
Totally agree about avocado smoothies—those were a lifesaver for me too. I hadn't thought about almond butter though, that's a great idea. I mostly st...
I've been using mouthwash for my retainer too, but I usually dilute it quite a bit. My orthodontist mentioned that pure mouthwash might be a bit harsh...
I had a similar experience when I tried making a clove oil blend for my braces pain—ended up way too intense and numbed my whole mouth, lol. I ended u...
Haha, I think you're onto something there. I recently got braces as an adult, and let me tell you, the first week I felt like everyone was staring at ...
Totally get how uncomfortable ice packs can be—been through similar after orthodontic work. This trick made a huge difference for me too. Hang in the...
I totally get what you're saying about monthly payments feeling annoying. When I got my braces, I went with monthly too, mostly because seeing that hu...
That's a really good point about the abrasiveness factor. I haven't had implants myself, but I did have braces for almost three years, and my gums wer...
Totally see where you're coming from, and I'm glad the second opinion worked out for you. But honestly, sometimes sticking with the same dentist or or...