Yeah, good point about frequency—I noticed when I cut back on vaping, my gums felt less irritated. It's hard quitting completely, but even reducing he...

Spinach and yogurt surprised me too, but honestly, after surgery, anything soft and savory is a win. Lentil soups were my lifesaver as well—cheap, nut...

I totally get your concern about sushi—sticky rice can be tricky at first. When I first got my dentures, sushi rolls were a bit challenging because of...

Totally get that calmer parent thing, haha... When I got braces as an adult, my orthodontist was super chill and explained stuff clearly without makin...

I feel your pain on the trampoline thing—those things are tooth-chipping machines disguised as innocent backyard fun. My daughter knocked her front to...

Totally relate to the toothbrush kit thing—mine's been a lifesaver more times than I care to admit. Also, seconding the coffee warning...learned that ...

I feel you on the guilt thing—been there myself. My orthodontist mentioned that thumb-sucking usually isn't a huge issue unless it goes on for years o...