I’ve been thinking about switching to vaping for the same reason—my gums have been a mess since I started smoking. It’s reassuring to hear that the in...

Trail mix gets me every time. I keep thinking it’s the “good” snack—nuts, seeds, a little dried fruit—but then I bite into some rogue almond chunk and...

I totally get what you’re saying about wanting more real conversation and less generic paperwork, but I actually find those pain charts kind of helpfu...

Totally relate to that “every bite is a risk” feeling. I’m just starting this whole process and honestly, even mashed potatoes feel like a challenge r...

That’s funny about the stickers—my daughter will do literally anything for a sparkly unicorn one, so I totally get that. I was actually surprised by h...

I totally relate to this. After I got my braces off, every tiny gap or spot felt huge to me, but my friends couldn’t even tell. Did you ever try pract...

I totally get what you mean about the wax—it’s like chewing on a scented candle that’s lost its scent. I tried the silicone covers after my ortho gave...

I totally get the spinach thing—had a piece of cilantro stuck for half a day before anyone told me. It’s wild how self-conscious you get at first, but...

That’s interesting, because I actually kind of disagree with the idea that “minor” means it’s not a big deal. When my front tooth shifted just a tiny ...