Totally relate to this—after my crowns, I spent weeks feeling like every bite was gonna crack them. Apples were the absolute worst...I'd slice them in...
That's a really good point about transparency. Makes me wonder—how often do orthodontists actually present multiple options upfront? When I had braces...
I've been curious about those whitening pens myself, so it's good to hear your experience wasn't a total bust. Did you notice any sensitivity afterwar...
Did your dentist specifically mention ice cream as something to avoid? Mine was pretty vague about sugary stuff in general, but I figured ice cream wo...
We took ours around 18 months, mostly because I wasn't sure earlier visits were really necessary. Honestly, it felt more like a wrestling match than a...
That's a good point about stress being a trigger, but I'm curious—does anyone know if teeth grinding can also be caused by things other than stress? I...
Interesting, hadn't really thought about flavor additives affecting enamel directly... Did your dentist mention if certain flavors or brands are worse...
Have you tried bamboo interdental brushes yet? I've seen them pop up recently—wonder if they're actually sturdy enough or if they'd just end up loose ...
I've been wondering about this too. TePe brushes are great, but the cost adds up over time. I've tried a few cheaper brands myself, and honestly, most...
I totally get the cautious chewing thing. After my root canal, I swear I spent weeks carefully nibbling on the opposite side, even though the dentist ...
I've definitely noticed dentists giving mixed signals on this too. Our first dentist was pretty relaxed about bedtime milk, basically saying the same ...
Interesting, I hadn't thought about switching to warmth after gum surgery. Did your dentist suggest trying heat, or was that your own idea? I've alway...
That's interesting, because I actually had the opposite experience. When I had my gum surgery, ice packs were a lifesaver initially, but after about t...
Totally get why you're nervous—felt exactly the same way before getting mine. Honestly, the talking thing was barely noticeable, maybe a slight lisp f...