The popcorn ban hit me hard too—never realized how much I’d miss it until it was off limits. First day in braces, I remember just feeling super awkwar...
Honestly, same here. I used to think if it didn’t sting, it couldn’t possibly be killing germs. But after getting braces, my mouth got way more sensit...
Never had a dentist say rinse is a must, just that it’s a nice “extra credit” thing if you’re already brushing well. I use both because of braces, but...
That’s exactly what my ortho told me, too. Missing the odd elastic isn’t the end of the world, even though it feels like a big deal in the moment. I a...
That’s interesting about crowns on baby teeth—never thought about how much the size and chewing style could matter. For those of you who’ve had a crow...
Yeah, that clove taste lingers forever… I remember after my wisdom teeth were out, the dry socket paste was all I could smell for days. For me, warm c...
Totally agree with the mix-and-match approach. I’ve got braces right now and honestly, string floss is a nightmare—like, it takes forever and I always...
Yeah, I totally get the Play-Doh comparison. Those kits are weirdly soft at first—kind of gross, honestly. I had one last about a week too, but it sta...
That wax is a joke if you drink anything hotter than room temp, honestly. I tried switching to those silicone “comfort covers” that snap over the brac...
I actually caved and bought a pack of those silicone strips a few months ago after waking up with what looked like a roadmap on my cheeks. They’re not...
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...