Tried a few of the silk flosses myself, and I’ll admit, they’re a step up from the corn-based ones that just disintegrate halfway through. Still, I’ve...
That’s spot on. I’ve learned the hard way that patience really pays off after dental work. Years ago, I thought I’d be fine with some pretzels a coupl...
Wire retainers drove me up the wall at first—the bonding was rough and kept catching my tongue. My dentist ended up smoothing it out twice before it f...
I get what you mean about dry socket—everyone makes it sound like the apocalypse, but honestly, I managed to dodge it too, even with a few slip-ups. I...
That really resonates. For years, I was convinced that burning sensation was a sign the rinse was killing every last germ in my mouth. The commercials...
Couldn’t agree more. My grandson had a cavity before he could even walk, and my daughter was just beside herself. It’s easy to blame yourself, but hon...
You've really hit the nail on the head here. I've seen similar results with my grandkids—initially, small rewards helped them get into the habit, but ...
Mashed potatoes were a winner for me too—though I did get tired of them pretty fast, haha. Another thing that helped was oatmeal; easy to eat and gent...
I totally get your hesitation about hydrogen peroxide, especially with braces. I've tried it myself a couple of times, and honestly, it did leave my t...
I can relate to your concerns about needles—I used to feel the same way. I've had both laughing gas and IV sedation for different dental procedures, a...
I completely understand your concern about soup not being filling enough. When I had my braces adjusted, I found that blending soups with hearty ingre...
I've noticed the same thing about cordless models—they can be a bit intense at first, especially if your gums are sensitive or you're new to water flo...
I can relate to this a lot. When I had my bone graft, I initially went down the rabbit hole of online searches too, and it definitely helped at first....
Interesting to hear that your teeth adjusted back after returning to fluoride toothpaste. I had a similar experience myself—tried fluoride-free for a ...