I totally get what you mean about the “it’s normal” line—sometimes it just doesn’t feel right, does it? I had the same thing happen after my first wir...
Soft pasta was a weird one for me too. I thought it’d be a no-brainer, but it kind of depended on the shape and the sauce. Like, spaghetti was just to...
Honestly, I’m still searching for that magic combo. It feels like every “healthy” snack I pick up has something that’s a nightmare for braces—like eve...
That’s interesting—so you didn’t notice any difference with mouthwash? I’ve always wondered if it’s actually helping or just burning for no reason. Di...
I’ve had those late-night moments too, where I’m like, “Did I rinse? Wait, did I even brush?” Sometimes I worry that skipping one rinse will mess up t...
WORRIED ABOUT 6 ROOT CANALS I get what you’re saying about nerves playing as big a role as the actual dental work. But is it always true that split...
That’s interesting—do you think the anxiety is more about the waiting between visits, or just knowing there’s more dental work coming? I actually felt...
That’s interesting—my bite shifted a lot too when I first got my splint, and it honestly freaked me out. Did your dentist ever mention how long that “...
I’ve definitely noticed the same timer struggle at my house. My youngest will watch the timer like a hawk and sometimes stop brushing the second it hi...
That’s interesting about the itchy gums—never heard anyone else mention that before. I get what you mean about the tongue not being reliable. I always...
Honestly, I’ve never been able to get on board with the whole oats and peanut butter thing—always ends up like glue for me. Have you tried pureed lent...
I always wonder if the “no popcorn” rule is as strict as they make it sound. Like, is it really the worst thing, or are there bigger bracket-breakers ...
That’s funny because I had the exact opposite with bread—it was one of the few things that didn’t bother me, but rice? Total nightmare. It would get s...
Yeah, the insurance part drives me nuts. I’m curious—has anyone actually had luck negotiating prices with their dentist? I tried once and they were we...
I totally get this. My parents never did varnish for me and I was fine until braces—then suddenly, cavities! Makes me wonder if it’s just luck or if t...