Snipping the tip was our go-to too, and honestly, I was surprised how well it worked once we got over that initial resistance. The binky fairy didn’t ...
I totally relate to the ice pack trick—those little gel ones from the dollar store are a lifesaver, especially when my jaw’s throbbing. Honestly, I tr...
That’s such a familiar struggle—wax just melting away the second you have tea or coffee. I’ve had sugarless gum stick to my bracket and then somehow w...
I hear you on the coffee thing—my bonding picked up stains way faster than I expected too. But honestly, I found whitening pens made mine look patchy....
It’s wild how much pressure there is around milk. I grew up with the “got milk?” ads everywhere, but my daughter hates it too. We focus on brushing, f...
Been there! Those tiny brushes used to freak me out too, especially when I first started using them—felt like I was poking around blindly. What helped...
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think a lot of surprises could be avoided if dentists used more advanced imaging. My current dentist do...
I totally get the jitters thing—dentist visits used to make my palms sweat, too. Sealants sounded weird at first, but the process was honestly super l...
That’s such a good point about asking for the total cost up front—sometimes it feels awkward, but I’ve learned the hard way that it’s better to know w...
Totally get this—sometimes it feels like parenting is just a series of educated guesses. When my daughter was teething, she’d drool and gnaw on everyt...
Totally relate to this. After my implant, I kept checking the stitches in the mirror, convinced every twinge meant disaster. What helped me was follow...
The wax is honestly a struggle—mine always stuck to food or disappeared halfway through dinner. Those silicone sleeves are a game changer, though. I g...
Honestly, I was in the same boat—felt like I’d try anything to make my teeth look a little less blah during braces. Both baking soda and charcoal seem...
I get what you mean about the timer being key, but I actually think the “bells and whistles” can make a difference—at least at first. My niece was obs...
I totally get your hesitation with those online custom guards. I tried one from a mail-order company last year because my dentist’s price made me winc...