Those tablets are brutal, right? It’s wild how you can brush and still miss stuff, especially way in the back. Honestly, nobody gets it perfect every time. Have you tried using a small mirror or those little interdental brushes? They help me catch spots I’d miss otherwise.
Those tablets are my kid’s least favorite part of dental visits, hands down. She always thinks she’s done a great job, then bam—her whole mouth lights up like a science experiment. We’ve tried the little brushes and a mirror too, but honestly, she still misses spots sometimes. I figure as long as we’re catching most of it and getting regular cleanings, it’s good enough... nobody’s perfect, right?
Those tablets are brutal for kids, aren’t they? But honestly, you’re right—nobody brushes perfectly every single time. If you’re keeping up with regular cleanings and catching most of it at home, I’d call that a win. The little misses happen to all of us.
Those tablets are like a horror show for my youngest—she acts like I’m torturing her every time the pink stuff shows up on her teeth. I get it, though. Even as an adult, I’ve had those awkward moments at the dentist when they point out spots I totally missed, and I swear I brushed extra well that morning.
We did the pro cleaning before braces for my son, mostly because I was paranoid about missing something important. It wasn’t cheap, but I felt better knowing he started with a clean slate. That said, I do think you can get most of the way there at home if you’re consistent. The only thing that made me nervous was the thought of plaque hiding out under brackets where we can’t see it.
Still, nobody’s perfect. I figure if we’re mostly on top of it and get regular cleanings, we’re doing okay. Kids will always miss a spot here or there... and honestly, so do I.
We did the pro cleaning before braces, too. I was a little skeptical at first because it felt like just another expense, but honestly, I was glad we went for it. My daughter’s teeth looked way better after, and it made me less anxious about stuff hiding under the brackets. I still worry about what we can’t see, though—those spots under the wires are tough. Have you noticed it gets harder for your kids to keep up with brushing once the braces are on? Ours needed a lot more reminders than I expected.
