I hear you on the “spinach smile” problem—been there more times than I’d like to admit. Braces really do make you hyper-aware of every little thing th...
Honestly, I think you nailed it with the “tiny wins” approach. When I had a dry socket (after my wisdom teeth came out), I remember feeling like I was...
That’s pretty much what I was told too, but I’ll admit I pushed my luck with Advil a bit longer than I should have. Had some mild bleeding the second ...
I hear you on the tiny tanks—my cordless one barely gets me through half my mouth before it runs dry. I’ve kinda made peace with countertop models, ev...
That rings true for me. When I switched to an electric toothbrush a few years back, I was convinced more power meant a better clean, so I cranked it t...
There’s just something about that first brush with a fresh head—it’s like your teeth suddenly remember what “clean” is supposed to feel like. I’ve def...
Yeah, the infection risk thing came up for me, but honestly it felt like most of the conversation was about what I’d be comfortable with. I had a sinu...
I totally relate to the coffee struggle—no matter what I try, those stains just keep coming back. Baking soda paste has been the only thing that makes...
I totally get this. I’ve had both, and honestly, the IV nap was weirdly comforting. Nitrous left me feeling out of it for hours too—definitely not as ...
I get why switching it up between electric and manual works for you, but honestly, I’ve found that sticking with just one—usually electric—helps me st...
I can relate to a lot of what’s been said here. Years ago, I was pretty resistant to the idea of switching to an electric toothbrush. I’d always used ...
I totally relate to that feeling—my dentist once told me I just have “cavity-prone” teeth, which honestly felt a bit unfair. Even when I’m careful, it...
I've noticed angled brushes can actually make quite a difference, especially if mobility or dexterity is limited. My mom went through something simila...
We went the monthly payment route for our daughter's braces, mostly because our ortho's upfront discount wasn't quite enough to justify the big hit to...
I've used whitening mouthwashes consistently for about a year now, and from my experience, they're definitely gentler on enamel compared to activated ...