Haha, marking progress on the mirror... that's actually pretty clever. Do you really think pizza crust is the ultimate braces challenge though? For me...
Haha, your clove oil adventure sounds intense. I've been thinking about trying something similar for my braces-related gum soreness, but now I'm secon...
I've tried oil pulling too, and honestly, I'm still on the fence about it. It definitely made my mouth feel cleaner afterward, but I didn't notice any...
Did you feel groggy or weird after the IV sedation wore off? I've been considering it, but I'm worried about feeling out of it for the rest of the day...
Has anyone actually noticed a difference with gentle whitening toothpastes though? I've been using one for months now, and honestly, I can't tell if i...
I've tried activated charcoal once too, and yeah, same crime-scene sink situation here... took forever to clean up. Curious though—has anyone actually...
Haha, rice is definitely the worst offender...but has anyone else struggled with pasta too? I figured mac and cheese would be safe, but those tiny elb...
Mashed sweet potatoes are great, but honestly, after day two I was craving something salty and savory. Have you thought about broth-based soups? I liv...
Interesting point about the dentist noticing improvements—do you think it's more about consistency than the actual device? I've been using cordless du...
Did popcorn really feel that weird...? I was thinking about going straight for caramel popcorn, but now I'm second-guessing. Maybe I'll stick with pan...
Yeah chips were rough, but weirdly for me it was apples—thought they'd be easy, but biting into one felt like my teeth weren't mine anymore. Took a so...
Has anyone actually checked with their dentist about the hydrogen peroxide thing? I've heard mixed opinions—some say it's fine occasionally, others wa...
Yeah, I've heard that too, but honestly, it still surprises me. When I was younger, I had braces twice (yep, twice—lucky me), and my dentist always em...
Yeah, slippery teeth were definitely a thing for me too. Felt like my mouth wasn't even mine for a couple days—super weird sensation. Did anyone else ...
Haha, that's quite the visual... glad your dentist had a sense of humor about it. I'm curious though—do you think it's more about the dentist's person...