Yeah, gentle toothpaste is definitely the way to go. Regular stuff made my retainer cloudy too—switched to a sensitive formula and it cleared right up...

Totally get what you mean about the flashy offices feeling overwhelming...we tried one like that too, and my son was more interested in the ceiling TV...

Yeah, monthly can feel annoying, but honestly, I preferred it. Paying upfront would've drained my savings too much at once... I'd rather deal with sma...