I’ve tried a bunch since I’m on a budget and don’t want to keep buying stuff that just falls off. The GUM Ortho wax is a bit better than the generic p...
I’ve actually wondered about the cost difference over time between picks, regular floss, and those reusable holders. The picks seem cheap at first, bu...
I get the mirror splatter too—still haven’t figured out how to avoid it without holding my face basically inside the sink. Is it just me, or do the re...
Store-brand xylitol gum is underrated, honestly. I’ve noticed the same thing with “extra strong” mint flavors—they either burn my mouth or just disapp...
That’s exactly what I keep wondering—how do you know when a big filling is “enough” and when it’s pushing your luck? My dentist mentioned a crown for ...
We just finished the first round of wobbly teeth with my youngest, and honestly, I was surprised by how much it stressed me out. I kept thinking about...
I get what you mean about being paranoid with braces—honestly, I was the same way at first. But I don’t think it’s as risky as some people make it sou...
I’ve actually tried scraping at night and in the morning, but honestly, I can’t tell a huge difference with my breath either way. Maybe I’m just not t...
Is it always worth going back for a bite adjustment right away, though? I get that headaches and sore muscles are a pain, but sometimes I wonder if it...
Cartoons on the ceiling sound nice, but I’ve noticed a lot of places charge more for “extras” like that or don’t even offer them unless you’re at a pe...
This is super relatable. I keep catching myself poking at my own loose tooth, especially when I’m stressed about it. But now I’m wondering—if just tal...
I hit that same wall with mashed potatoes—thought I could live on those, but even with different toppings, after day three it was just... no. Did you ...
I’ve used both the boil-and-bite ones and a custom guard from my dentist. The boil-and-bite was way cheaper, but honestly, it felt bulkier and never f...
Three weeks sounds about right for me too, though I was counting every day to avoid missing extra work (didn’t want to waste sick days). Did you find ...