Totally with you on the charcoal toothpaste—it's messy but legit works. Baking soda never did much for me either, just left a weird salty taste in my ...
Mine usually lasts about two years too, but honestly, I think I'm probably pushing my luck. I once had a guard that looked totally fine, but when I fi...
Haha, same here, the first time I tried charcoal toothpaste, I legit thought I'd ruined my toothbrush forever. It does feel weird brushing with someth...
Soft caramels are nice, sure...but let's be real, they stick to your teeth like glue. I've lost count of the times I've nearly yanked out a crown tryi...
Saltwater rinses were my go-to as well—cheap and effective, can't beat that combo. Aloe juice always seemed a bit fancy for my taste, but hey, whateve...
Haha, I feel this in my soul. I remember the early days of braces—felt like I was diffusing a bomb every time I brushed. Smaller toothbrush heads are ...
Yeah, flavorless mouthguards always sound great in theory, but in practice... not so much. I gave one a shot a while back and ended up feeling like I ...
Had a similar experience myself after my bone graft. At first, I was all about soups and smoothies, thinking chewing would be the end of me. But hones...
I hear ya on that one... my dentist once told me I had a tooth "on the verge" of trouble. Spent months worrying I'd bite into an apple and lose it, bu...
Funny you mention texture—I switched to gel thinking it'd be gentler, but ended up scrubbing even harder because it felt too slippery. Felt like I was...
Clear aligners definitely have their perks—I mean, no one wants to relive the brace-face days, right? But yeah, patience is key. My dentist joked my t...
I hear ya on the slipping dentures—been there, done that, got the embarrassing stories to prove it. 😂 Seriously though, implants were a game c...
Crunchy veggies are a solid move, definitely noticed the same thing myself. Another trick I've stumbled onto—nuts, especially almonds. They're crunchy...
Root canals...ugh, been through a few myself. Ice packs are great, but honestly, ibuprofen was my real MVP. Kept me sane enough to binge-watch old sit...