That’s exactly how I felt. When the tray just popped in with no fight, I was like… wait, is this working? And yeah, I’ve got a canine that just refuse...

Yeah, I totally get the worry about missing spots—sometimes I feel like no gadget is ever 100% foolproof, especially with all the weird angles around ...

That’s reassuring to hear, honestly. I’ve got braces right now, and my gums freaked out when I started flossing around the wires—puffy, sore, the whol...

I totally get what you mean about string floss getting stuck—my teeth are super close together too, and I swear I’ve spent way too long fishing out bi...

I get what you’re saying about the Save-A-Tooth kits—totally pricey for something you might never actually need. But is a little container in the glov...

Popcorn is my nemesis right now, I swear. I thought I could get away with just being extra careful, but nope—those little husks find a way in every si...

I totally get what you mean about the countertop models being bulky. I’ve got braces right now, so I need the extra power, but honestly, my bathroom i...

Did your palate feel weirdly numb for a while after? I’m about to get braces and my ortho mentioned gum grafts might be in my future, so I’ve been rea...

That streaky look is exactly what happened to me after I used whitening strips during my braces treatment—except the spots stuck around longer because...

I keep wondering if that “brain can’t forget” feeling ever really goes away or if it just fades into the background. I’m about a year in with my bridg...

I get that the speech thing fades for some people, but is it always that quick? I’ve had my braces for a month now and my S’s are still kind of weird,...

Hmm, interesting you mention the straw thing—I actually heard from my dentist that using straws right after implants or extractions might not be the b...