You're definitely not being overly cautious—gum healing can be tricky, and everyone's sensitivity varies. I remember sticking to cooled oatmeal and sm...

I totally get the hesitation around strong mouthwashes. When I first got braces, I went all-in on those antiseptic rinses thinking they'd keep things ...

Totally agree about creamy soups being gentler—potato leek was my lifesaver too. Weirdly enough, I also found chilled soups like gazpacho surprisingly...

Same here, lukewarm water saved me big time. I remember the first sip of ice-cold soda after whitening—felt like biting into aluminum foil...ouch. Flu...

I've been using fluoride-free toothpaste for about two years now, and personally haven't noticed any major sensitivity issues. At first, I was hyper-a...

I get the toothpaste angle, but honestly, switching brushes made a bigger difference for me. Soft bristles were a lifesaver... toothpaste didn't matte...