I've had both laughing gas and IV sedation for different procedures, and honestly, IV sedation was a game changer for me anxiety-wise. Laughing gas de...

Yeah, oil pulling was definitely a weird adjustment for me too, but I agree—it actually works. Took me about two weeks to really notice results, thoug...

Couldn't agree more. I was tempted by those DIY hacks myself at first—orthodontics seemed pricey and intimidating—but after researching the risks, it ...

I totally get the hyper-awareness thing. When I first started my braces, I swear I became an amateur orthodontist overnight—couldn't stop noticing eve...

Yeah, baking soda's pretty effective—I second that. I tried it a while back when I had braces and coffee stains started becoming a real issue. But hon...

Frozen bananas were my go-to as well when I had braces tightened—seriously underrated. I second the peanut butter tip, but almond butter worked even b...

I can definitely relate to the shorter lifespan during stressful periods, mine usually lasts around a year too, but man, last time it barely made it s...