Letting kids pick their own toothbrush really does work wonders. My youngest went for one with a glittery handle and unicorns—suddenly brushing was he...

I completely agree about sedation—it's not excessive at all if anxiety is genuinely affecting you. I had a similar experience last year, and sedation ...

Cheesecloth is actually a pretty smart idea. I've done something similar myself, especially when making herbal tinctures or oils at home. Leaving it c...

Haha, that's exactly how it goes... progress with braces is subtle until suddenly it's obvious. I remember feeling frustrated too, but trust me, patie...

Interesting you mention this—I've found sensitive toothpaste to be quite effective personally, but only after consistent use for at least a couple of ...

Totally get the countertop clutter issue—my bathroom's tiny too, so I went cordless. Reservoir refills aren't ideal, but honestly, after a while it ju...

Totally understand that sinking feeling—been there myself. After my first bracket mishap (it was pizza crust, of all things), my orthodontist recommen...

Totally relate to the disappearing case issue—ours seems to vanish into thin air regularly. Air-drying definitely helps, but I've also found that occa...

Definitely experienced the same issue with baking soda—my gums felt irritated after just a couple of uses, so you're not alone there. Hydrogen peroxid...

Glad to hear the pillow trick helped you too—I found it surprisingly effective myself. Initially, I shared your concerns about applying heat after my ...