I totally get the snack-time anxiety. My son’s a professional-level grazer, too—he could probably win a gold medal if that was a thing. I used to think fruit was always a “safe” snack, but then our dentist gave me the whole run-down about how even healthy stuff can be tough on teeth if it’s every hour. Sometimes I feel like I’m running a snack police station over here.
You’re not alone with the checkup nerves, either. Every time we go in, I’m half-expecting them to find a secret stash of cavities I missed. The floss picks are a game-changer, though—my kiddo calls them “tooth swords,” which at least makes the routine less of a battle.
Have you ever tried those little disclosing tablets? The ones that turn plaque bright pink or purple? I let my son use them sometimes, mostly for fun, but they actually help me see if we’re missing spots. Makes me feel a bit less paranoid, at least until the next snack request rolls in... Anyone else have tricks for keeping the snack monster at bay?