That cracked me up—my grandkids do the same thing. Here’s how it went with my own kids: step 1, timer; step 2, “open up, let me see”; step 3, realize ...
I get what you mean about the wax—my grandkids lost interest in it fast, and honestly, half the time it was stuck to napkins or ended up on the floor....
That’s been my experience too. I remember asking about sealants in my late 40s, mostly because I’d had a couple of deep grooves that always seemed to ...
That lines up with what I remember after my first deep clean, especially this part: I went through the whole full-mouth thing last year and honestl...
That “balloon in your face” feeling is such an odd sensation—I remember pressing my cheek, too, half-expecting it to feel squishy or something. For an...
You’re not alone—my grandkids have lost more teeth to crunchy snacks than any string-and-doorknob tricks. I get the appeal of a big story, but honestl...
I totally get your concern—missing an appointment once threw my whole mouth off for a week or two. My ortho was also pretty firm about the 4-week sche...
I hear you on the pain meds—sometimes you just need everyone to get some rest before you can think straight. But I’ve found if I don’t address the roo...
I get what you mean about salt water. I was told to use it after my extractions and honestly, it stings more than it helps sometimes. I still do it ou...
That’s exactly what made the difference for me too. I kept trying to eat like I always had and just ended up frustrated. Slowing down and taking small...
Funny you mention the spare toothbrush thing—I actually started packing a couple after a trip to Mexico years ago. I brushed with the tap water out of...
Funny you mention the saltwater rinse—my dentist swore by it, but I couldn’t stand the taste either. I tried using warm water and just a pinch of salt...
Those temp kits are a pain, aren’t they? I tried one years ago when I cracked a molar after biting into a popcorn kernel. The instructions made it sou...
Tracking on your phone sounds efficient—I’m more old-school and jot everything in a little notebook. I do wonder, though, how folks remember to check ...
I totally get the impatience—after my second root canal, I was practically counting down the hours for the pain to go away. Ended up calling my dentis...