Have you tried baking soda rinses yet? Super cheap and doesn't leave that weird slimy feel like gels. Tastes kinda salty-weird at first, but honestly ...
Haha, isn't that the truth? Did you check if your orthodontist offers any discounts for upfront payments? Ours did, but monthly was still easier on th...
Glad you found something that worked for you. I tried one of those DIY guards too, but couldn't get used to it at all—kept waking up and pulling it ou...
I totally get the lukewarm compress thing—ice packs were a lifesaver for me at first, but after a couple days, they just felt too harsh. Lukewarm was ...
Have you tried just brushing with baking soda occasionally? Oil pulling sounds interesting, but baking soda's cheap and works pretty quickly for mild ...
Totally get what you're saying about crackers—who knew, right? We had a similar wake-up call with dried fruit. Thought we were being healthy, but turn...
I switched to one of those ultra-soft brushes too, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference for me. Toothpaste helped a bit, but the brush change...
I see your point, but do you think every minor shift really needs a check-up? I've noticed slight changes too, but my dentist said it's normal and not...
Haha, seriously...it's like they come pre-programmed to keep dentists busy. Have you tried looking into dental sealants? Our dentist mentioned them as...
Haha, totally get that feeling... we waited until closer to 18 months mostly because of budget concerns. Did you find going earlier helped with your l...
Curaprox brushes do sound nice, but aren't they a bit pricey for regular replacements? I've been sticking with basic Colgate or Oral-B soft brushes fr...
That's a good point about the maintenance costs down the line...I hadn't really thought about that. Honestly, if your teeth are already pretty healthy...
Yeah, totally get what you mean—mine gets pretty gross too after a while. Have you tried wiping it down with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol? That's...
Glad you're seeing some improvement already—that's always encouraging. Did you go for one of the pricier therapeutic rinses, or did you find a budget-...