Totally agree with this. I ignored a loose crown once, thinking it’d be fine for a while—ended up needing a full replacement. Now I’m super careful wi...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I went through the same thing with raisins and “healthy” trail mixes—figured I was making a better choice, but m...

Mine usually lasts about a year, give or take. I’m a pretty heavy grinder though, so I tend to chew through them faster than most. The online ones hol...

I’ve always wondered if the extra cost for zirconia is really worth it in the long run, especially since my porcelain ones have held up fine except fo...

Yikes, cinnamon toothpaste sounds rough. I had a similar mishap with one labeled "herbal freshness" or something equally vague. Turned out to taste li...

I've used those whitening strips a few times myself, and honestly, they're pretty gentle. My teeth get sensitive too, but I just spaced out the treatm...

Yeah, moderation definitely helps. I used to grind my teeth at night without realizing it—woke up with headaches and jaw stiffness all the time. My de...

Yeah, those clinical vids always made things seem way scarier than they actually were. I remember watching one about wisdom teeth removal and nearly c...

Totally feel you on the mint gum thing—been there, done that, never again. 😂 For sensitivity, I've found fluoride mouthwash (generic brand is ...

Couldn't agree more. When I got my braces, I had enough saved to pay upfront, but something told me to hold off. Glad I listened to my gut—about three...

Haha, same here. I remember thinking couscous would be safe since it's soft, but nope—those tiny bits were a nightmare. Honestly, scrambled eggs ended...

I agree, the hidden costs weren't too bad for me either. I mean, yeah, I did end up grabbing a water flosser, which wasn't exactly cheap, but honestly...

Haha, totally relate to this. I thought sipping tea with a straw would be safe too... nope. Whitening toothpaste helped me bounce back, but moderation...

I went through a similar phase myself—got worried about fluoride after seeing some scary articles online. Switched to fluoride-free for a bit, but hon...

I second jojoba oil! I had a similar issue when I tried making a homemade peppermint tincture for toothache relief. Ended up way too strong and the sm...