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...
Totally agree with this. I switched to an alcohol-free rinse a while back and noticed my gums felt way less irritated, especially after vaping session...
Haha, the popcorn thing is so relatable. I remember my first week without braces, I bought the biggest bag of caramel popcorn I could find and just we...
Totally agree with you on this—having a relaxed vibe and friendly people around makes such a huge difference, especially when you're there so often. M...
Honestly, I used to wonder the same thing. For me, it was usually soreness that lingered longer than usual or a retainer suddenly feeling tighter than...