I was back to work after two days, but I took it easy—no heavy lifting or anything. The swelling wasn’t too bad for me, just a little sore. Ice packs ...
Honestly, the price of custom guards is wild. I wanted one but just couldn’t justify it, especially after my insurance said nope. I went with a boil-a...
Haha, I can totally relate to dropping those little brushes—mine have a habit of launching themselves across the sink at least once a week. But seriou...
Disclosing tablets are actually pretty fun for kids—mine love seeing the “monster teeth” after chewing them. Yeah, it can get a bit messy, but honestl...
I’ve had pretty much the same experience—switched to alcohol-free because my gums were getting sensitive, but I swear my mouth just felt less “clean” ...
Totally get you on the cost—no one warns you about the “braces accessories” budget. I remember thinking, “How much can wax really cost?” Turns out, a ...
I get wanting to avoid big dental bills, but sometimes waiting it out can backfire. My cousin left a cracked filling alone and it turned into a root c...
You nailed it—organization makes such a difference with aligners. My youngest lost one in the cafeteria trash, so we stuck with metal too. Glad your k...
That’s honestly the most relatable thing I’ve read all day. My partner used to joke that our sink looked like a graveyard for soft brushes—bristles ev...
That’s fair, but I do think folks sometimes underestimate how much bridges rely on the health of the neighboring teeth. I’ve seen a few cases where pr...
Podcasts definitely help pass the time, especially when you're stuck at home recovering. But I wouldn't necessarily call them a distraction, at least ...
I've been using a basic electric toothbrush for a couple of years now and honestly, it's made a huge difference. Manual brushes were fine, but my dent...
Yikes, DIY braces are definitely a disaster waiting to happen. Glad your friend got help in time—I've heard some horror stories too. Dental schools ar...
Totally relate to that initial weirdness with the night guard...felt like sleeping with a hockey puck at first, lol. But yeah, it definitely gets easi...
Haha, I've definitely been there. I once left mine in the car on a hot summer day and had a full-on mini heart attack when I realized. Thankfully, the...