Same here—wax felt like a waste of money after a while. I actually switched to using a tiny bit of sugar-free gum in emergencies (probably not ortho-a...

Putting it on right after dinner was my go-to too, especially since I didn’t want to deal with it in front of friends or at school. I remember trying ...

That anxiety around sticky foods is real, especially when you’ve already shelled out for dental work. My oldest got a bridge after breaking a tooth at...

I totally get where you’re coming from on the wallet pain—zirconia quotes made me wince too. I’ve had three porcelain crowns since 2013 (molars and on...

I've tried the baking soda trick before, but honestly, it made my tincture taste kinda off—like weirdly salty? Maybe I used too much, idk. Now I just ...

We did something similar with our kids, though admittedly less creative, haha. When money was tight, we couldn't really justify fancy toothbrushes or ...

Yeah, that initial weirdness is totally relatable. I went for aligners a couple years back—mostly because my dentist kept nudging me about it and I fi...

I remember when I had my underbite surgery, braces felt like they were on forever too—honestly thought I'd be wearing them into retirement. The recove...

Creamy risotto sounds good, but honestly, after my wisdom teeth came out, I lived off scrambled eggs for a week. Cheap, easy, and you can mix in chees...

Saltwater rinses have saved me more times than I can count. I remember once when my gums were so sensitive, even brushing gently felt like torture. Tr...

I get the appeal of interdental brushes, but honestly, I found them a bit pricey for regular use. When I first got braces, I was all about trying ever...

Yeah, I think you're onto something there. When I was vaping pretty heavily (trying to quit smoking on a tight budget), my gums started feeling sensit...

Totally relate on the stress thing—I swear, the more I worried about healing, the worse every little twinge felt. When I had my gum surgery, ice packs...

I've tried the baking soda route too, and honestly, it worked pretty well—until my dentist gave me the side-eye at my checkup, haha. Now I just rinse ...

Haha, same here. I remember when I first got my braces off, I was dying for some kettle chips but chickened out last minute and went with mac and chee...