Totally agree with this! I've found that drinking coffee through a straw (sounds weird, I know...) actually helps keep stains at bay. Also, brushing g...

Totally feel this. When you're in the middle of it, braces seem like they're never coming off—I swear mine were on forever. But honestly, once you get...

We went through something similar, and I totally get the hesitation about toothpaste early on. But honestly, I think the whole "tiny smear" thing is a...

My daughter chipped hers on a granola bar once—those things can be sneaky hard. Dentist said crunchy snacks are fine, but maybe steer clear of the sup...

Totally agree with you on this one—moderation really is key. I've been down the whitening strip rabbit hole myself and ended up with super sensitive t...

I totally hear you on the charcoal toothpaste being gentle, but honestly, I didn't have much luck with it myself. I gave it a solid month or so, but a...

Totally get the podcast distraction thing, but I gotta say ice packs were actually a lifesaver for me. Maybe it's just personal preference or somethin...

I've actually noticed something similar with my teeth after coffee. I used to brush immediately after finishing my morning cup because, like you, I wa...

Yeah, those sensitive toothpastes really do help—I had a similar experience. OTC gels are decent for quick relief, but honestly, long-term, toothpaste...

Sleeping upright was definitely the worst part for me too. I remember stacking pillows like some kind of weird Jenga tower just to find a comfy angle....

Totally agree about the ice packs and salt water rinses, those are lifesavers. But honestly, dry sockets might be a little more common than people thi...

Yeah, dry mouth from meds is no joke. I had a similar issue when I was on antibiotics last year—felt like my tongue was glued to the roof of my mouth ...

Yeah, therapeutic mouthwashes can definitely help, but I'd say they're more of a supportive measure rather than a standalone fix. Personally, I've fou...