I totally get what you mean about taking it slow. I tried one of those over-the-counter kits first because I was worried about the cost of custom tray...
Yeah, the instructions are always so vague and it drives me nuts. I remember after mine, I kept googling “how soon can I brush” and got like five diff...
That “everyone’s different” line drives me up the wall too. I’d love a real timeline, not just a shrug and “wait and see.” My dentist gave me the same...
That’s interesting, because I actually tried the cold washcloth thing and just couldn’t get past the texture. Maybe I’m just weirdly sensitive, but it...
I get a little paranoid about germs, so I was convinced I’d need a new one after a year. But my dentist basically laughed and said, “If it isn’t broke...
I totally get wanting to stretch it out—these things are pricey. But I actually waited way too long to replace mine and ended up regretting it. Mine l...
I’m actually super paranoid about the dressing getting stuck since I can’t really afford another visit right now. Did anyone else freak out about acci...
Popcorn was basically enemy number one for me too—my ortho made it sound like one rogue kernel could cost hundreds in repairs, and honestly, I just do...
Dental silicone, huh? I’ve always just stuck with the regular wax since my ortho gave me a bunch for free, but yeah, it’s basically gone the second I ...
That corn fiber floss is the bane of my existence—seriously, I thought I’d found the holy grail, but nope, just ended up with more stuff wedged betwee...
I totally get that anxious feeling before the dentist—my stomach does somersaults every time. Tracking snacks helped me too, and honestly, it’s wild h...
I was super anxious about the whole ice pack thing too, especially since I didn’t want to buy a bunch of fancy gel packs (just used frozen peas—classi...
I definitely get what you mean about gum helping more than just rinsing, but I always get a little nervous about relying on gum after meals. My dentis...
Milk’s always been hyped as the “teeth superhero,” but honestly, I’m not sure it deserves all that credit. We’re on a pretty tight budget, so I used t...
We tried the electric with my youngest and, honestly, I was kind of hoping it’d be magic. She did brush a bit longer, but I’m not sure it’s worth the ...