That gritty feeling is the worst, right? I’m with you—if my teeth don’t feel smooth after brushing, it bugs me all day. I use both paste and rinse too...
I get what you mean about nerves being slow——but honestly, I bounced back a lot faster than I expected. I had that weird numbness for maybe a month af...
I totally get the urge to rinse—sometimes that sticky feeling is just too much. I’m in braces right now, and my ortho said the same thing: spit, don’t...
That’s wild, because I’ve had both types of dentists too. One just handed me antibiotics like it was candy, no explanation, and I left feeling confuse...
Honestly, I think it really depends on what you’re after. I get the appeal of super white teeth, but after years of braces and a couple attempts at wh...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m kind of the opposite. When I was a kid, my parents kept everything hush-hush and it actually made me way more ...
I totally get what you mean about the dentist-made trays making a difference. I’m in the middle of orthodontic treatment right now, and my teeth are e...
I totally get the frustration—my bottom teeth were just slightly crooked, nothing major, but flossing was always a pain. Finally got it fixed last yea...
Saltwater rinses are honestly underrated—I used them a lot during my braces journey, especially after adjustments when everything felt irritated. Aloe...
I've actually found toothpaste surprisingly handy for a lot of random things too, but you're totally right—it's all about knowing what surfaces it wor...
Totally agree, biting into something unexpected after dental work is a nightmare. Honestly, it's not just bad luck—some foods are definitely riskier. ...
Caramel apples are definitely sneaky, but for me, it was always bagels—especially the toasted ones. I swear, every time I thought I was safe, a bracke...
My dentist didn't specifically mention ice cream either, just warned me vaguely about sugary stuff. Honestly though, vanilla ice cream was a lifesaver...
I totally get where you're coming from—my orthodontist gave me a similar heads-up a while back, and honestly, I didn't pay much attention either until...