I’ve had that exact debate with myself. I used to obsess over every little smudge, but honestly, after a couple months, I just wanted them to feel fre...
Totally get that—liquids only made me feel like I was running on empty too. I remember being so desperate for something with texture that applesauce t...
Our insurance did end up covering sealants for both my kids, but it was one of those things where I had to call and double-check because the info onli...
I get what you mean about overthinking the cleaning stuff—been there. After my whitening trays, I got so paranoid about bacteria that I started rinsin...
I've tried the coconut oil thing too, and honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first. I mean, swishing oil around your mouth for 10 minutes sounds like...
Peroxide's pretty versatile, isn't it? Funny you mention wine stains—reminds me of the time I spilled merlot on my white jeans at a friend's dinner pa...
Yeah, I think affordability's definitely a big factor, but awareness is huge too. When my niece was 15, she actually tried the rubber band thing after...
Haha, sandwiches were the worst for me too...I remember trying pizza for the first time after veneers and feeling like my teeth were made of porcelain...
Haha, that's such a relatable way to put it! I had a similar experience when I went through my charcoal toothpaste phase—thought I was onto something ...
I've had a similar experience myself. A few months ago, I switched to a toothpaste that was supposed to whiten teeth dramatically (you know, the flash...
Haha, can't argue with the ice cream part...but honestly, I bounced back pretty quickly even without taking too much downtime. Everyone heals differen...
I had a similar experience with caffeine. Used to down coffee all afternoon without even thinking about it, and my dentist kept pointing out signs of ...
My dentist gave me the same optimistic timeline, but honestly, I bounced back quicker than expected. By day three, I was cautiously munching on soft p...
I totally get where you're coming from, but honestly, I think it depends on how the dentist handles it. My daughter used to get super anxious during c...
Haha, isn't that the truth? When I had mine done, I underestimated the whole soft-food thing too. Thought I'd be fine with pasta after a couple days—b...