Haha, berries are definitely tricky. My kiddo loves smoothies, and we've found that swishing water around right after drinking helps loosen those stubborn seeds. Quick rinse, quick check—usually does the trick before school drop-off.
"Quick rinse, quick check—usually does the trick before school drop-off."
Haha, that's a great tip! Reminds me of when I first got my aligners—I was so paranoid about food getting stuck or staining them. Berries were definitely on my "approach with caution" list. One morning, I had a blueberry smoothie right before an important meeting (rookie mistake, I know). Thought I'd rinsed thoroughly, but nope... spent half the meeting subtly trying to dislodge a stubborn seed with my tongue. Lesson learned: always double-check in the mirror!
Honestly though, it gets easier over time. You start figuring out little tricks like yours that make the whole process smoother. Glad you found something that works for your kiddo—makes mornings way less stressful, I'm sure.
Honestly, quick rinses can be super risky. I used to do that too, until my dentist warned me about bacteria getting trapped under aligners... now I'm paranoid and brush thoroughly every single time. Takes a bit longer, but peace of mind is worth it.
I get the paranoia, but honestly brushing every single time feels like a lot. I usually brush morning and night, then just rinse really well after meals. Haven't had any issues yet... but now you're making me second guess myself, lol. Maybe I'll ask my dentist next visit.
