I've wondered about the toothpaste scratching thing too... I asked my ortho about it because I was paranoid (first-time aligner wearer anxiety, lol), ...

I was super hesitant at first too, mostly because of the cost... but honestly, my dentist-made guard has lasted me almost three years now, and it's st...

That's actually pretty clever. Makes me wonder if a similar approach could help ease anxiety for adults too. I'm scheduled for my first dental appoint...

Totally get what you're saying about being cautious—I was super nervous at first too, especially around my braces brackets. Honestly though, after a c...

Scrambled eggs were definitely a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, after day three I was craving something with a bit more flavor. Weirdly enough, I...

I've been down the charcoal toothpaste road myself, and honestly, it's overrated. Tried it for about a week, and my sink looked like a crime scene eve...

Glad you mentioned this—I was actually worrying about rinsing afterward because I thought it'd wash away all the fluoride benefits. Good to know a qui...

I totally get what you mean about interdental brushes bending easily. When I first got my braces, I went through them like crazy because I'd push too ...

I totally get the popcorn anxiety, but honestly, for me it wasn't popcorn—it was biting into apples. Even after my ortho gave me the green light, I ke...

I was pretty nervous before mine too, totally get where you're coming from. Honestly, I tried smoothies thinking they'd help, but the cold was a bit s...

I've tried fluoride varnish a couple times, and honestly, it felt like an extra protective step—kinda reassuring if you're cavity-prone or anxious abo...

I see your point about floss picks being easier, but honestly, I've always felt like they don't get between my tighter teeth very well. Maybe it's jus...