I totally get hesitating on clear aligners—they're pricey for sure. I looked into some of those cheaper at-home aligner kits, but honestly, the mixed ...

I felt the same hesitation about oil pulling at first, especially since I have braces too. Honestly, charcoal seems a bit harsh—I've heard mixed thing...

Totally agree on the rinsing thing. I had braces for two years, and sugary snacks were my downfall—especially gummies. My orthodontist suggested swish...

Yeah, the pressure sensor's definitely handy—my electric toothbrush has one, and it helped me realize I was brushing way too hard. Ergonomic handles a...

Scrambled eggs were good for me too, but honestly, I got tired of soft foods pretty quickly. I remember craving something crunchy so badly after my im...

I've actually had mixed results with both denture cleaner and baking soda. Denture cleaner did keep it fresh, but like you said, sometimes it left a w...

Totally relate to the caramel apple thing... for me it's popcorn. Even years later, I still hesitate before grabbing a handful at the movies. Orthodon...

Totally relate to the Doritos struggle... took me a good month before I dared crunch anything harder than toast. One thing that helped was chewing eve...

Good point about nicotine affecting gums...my ortho mentioned something similar when I got braces. Wonder if vaping could slow down orthodontic treatm...

Totally agree about the water flosser—it was a lifesaver when I first got braces. One thing I'd add is those tiny interdental brushes. They're super h...

Interesting perspective, but honestly, paying upfront worked out better for me. My orthodontist offered a pretty decent discount for full payment, whi...

Couldn't agree more. I spent years stressing over every new dental trend until my orthodontist finally told me to relax and keep it simple. Honestly, ...