That’s basically been my experience too. I’ve been on this whole ortho journey for the past year—braces, elastics, and all—and I got super excited abo...
That’s been my experience too—my teeth are apparently drama queens when it comes to whitening strips. Even the “gentle” ones made my front teeth zingy...
Yeah, I feel you on that night guard guilt. Mine just sits in its case most of the time too... I had my root canal and crown done about eight years ag...
That chipmunk-with-gauze image is way too real—I did the same thing, just sort of camped out on the couch, drooling and binge-watching old sitcoms. I ...
I totally get this. I tried that gel stuff a few times and ended up with it all over my pillowcase instead of my brackets. Wax can be annoying, but at...
Haha, your dad sounds awesome—I wish my parents had made brushing that fun. You're totally right about braces though... I remember when I first got mi...
We've done flavored floss at our house too, and honestly...it does kinda lose its charm after a while. My kids were all excited at first—bubblegum, wa...
Scrambled eggs were definitely my go-to as well, especially with a bit of cheese melted in—made it feel less boring. Mashed sweet potatoes sound good ...
Mine didn't give me a clear timeline either, just said "as long as possible," which is pretty vague, lol. Honestly, I still get that achy feeling too ...
Totally agree about oatmeal being a lifesaver. When I first got braces, my mouth felt like it was under siege for days. Scrambled eggs were okay, but ...
Weird, I actually had the opposite experience with temperature. Cold stuff was a lifesaver for me—smoothies, ice cream, even iced water felt amazing. ...
Interdental brushes are honestly a game changer, especially if you're dealing with braces or crowns. I switched to them after floss threaders drove me...
Totally get this. When I was looking for an orthodontist, I actually asked around at my kid's school—other parents usually have great insights. One mo...
Haha, I totally relate to the ticklish part...felt like a kid again too. Took me a solid week before I could brush without bursting into random giggle...