That sounds a lot like what I’m worried about—my jaw’s been popping for years, and I keep hearing mixed things about surgery. Did your daughter have a...
Yeah, I second that. I had root tip surgery a couple months ago and honestly, I thought I’d be back to normal after a few days, but it took me almost ...
I totally get what you mean about the flavors—they're always either too sweet or just weirdly artificial. I used to be all-in with the fluoride, too, ...
I can relate to this so much. I actually did the in-office whitening thing before a big event, and honestly, my teeth were super sensitive for days af...
That tank dribble is seriously the worst—my old one left puddles on the counter every single time, and I’d just given up trying to keep it dry. Haven’...
I hear you on the gunk... those silicone grips are a magnet for toothpaste sludge. I tried an electric brush too, and honestly, the clean-up is way le...
Ugh, yes, the smell thing drove me nuts. I kept thinking I was doing something wrong, but apparently it’s just a thing with these aligners. I tried th...
I get what you’re saying about consistency, but I still worry about the “just one treat” mindset turning into a slippery slope for me. I used to think...
Your aunt's experience sounds really reassuring, actually. My dad's facing a similar choice right now, and he's been pretty anxious about the implant ...
I totally get the anxiety part—had something similar happen to me. My dentist said it wasn't urgent either, but I ended up getting a second opinion an...
Totally relate to this... I remember feeling wiped out for days after my extraction. Resting up really does help, and ice cream was a lifesaver. Sound...
Totally agree on the lukewarm soups—creamy potato was my go-to as well. I also found smoothies pretty helpful, especially banana or avocado-based ones...
I was actually wondering about this myself recently. My dentist is pretty firm on fluoride toothpaste, but my sister-in-law swears by fluoride-free fo...
I switched to a ventilated case about six months ago, and honestly, it's been totally worth it. I was skeptical at first too, thinking, "how much diff...
Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about balance. I went fluoride-free once because a friend recommended it, and while I didn't get cavities (luck...