Haha, I feel you on the celery strings—those things are sneaky. Carrots have always been my go-to snack too, but I never thought about slicing them th...
Yikes, those DIY braces videos are something else... saw one recently where someone used rubber bands and paper clips—seriously scary stuff. Dental sc...
Ugh, that sounds rough...I've been there too with those whitening gels. Oil pulling's been pretty gentle for me though—no sudden zaps or anything weir...
I went through something similar a couple years back—ended up going with zirconia for my molar. Honestly, it's been holding up great so far, zero regr...
Sunflower seed butter is a solid shout, definitely smoother. I remember my first month with braces, thought I'd never eat pizza again...but trust me, ...
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....