- Electric brushes with pressure sensors are a solid call for braces—makes it way easier to avoid tearing up your gums or missing spots around bracket...
- Chewing gum with strong mint flavor (like Eclipse or 5 Gum) helped me a bit, but honestly, after braces, my jaw just couldn't handle it for long. ...
- You’re not overthinking it—root canals just mess with your head, period. That “did I ruin it?” loop is real. - Yeah, I remember that. I’d poke ...
- Noticed the opposite here—my kid actually slept better after we ditched the binky cold turkey. - He was cranky for a couple days, but then things ...
- Totally agree—if there’s food trapped, gum just covers it up for like five minutes, tops. - Most sugar-free gums are a pain with braces. Even the “b...
- That tongue obsession is so real—my kid did the exact same thing after a chipped tooth, just kept going at it like it was a new toy. - Popsicles are...
- Totally get the stress about cloudy trays and weird smells—happened to me too, and I’m pretty careful. - Toothpaste definitely made mine look wors...
- Mint gum usually works best for me, but it’s gotta be a strong one—like those little white rectangle ones, not the fruity or “dessert” flavors. Anyt...
- That plasticky taste from the wax isn’t universal—some folks never notice it. I actually switched brands after a week because the standard wax taste...
- Early brushing really does matter—cavities in baby teeth can be a pain to deal with, even if those teeth are temporary. - Sticky carbs like crackers...
- I get the caution, totally, but sometimes being super restrictive can actually make things harder, especially with kids who are already cranky from ...
- Most kids don’t need both if they’re already using a fluoride toothpaste. - Overexposure can actually cause mild fluorosis, especially in younger ki...
- Had a root canal + crown on a molar about 7 years ago. - First few months, it felt kind of “numb” and weird—definitely not like my other crowned t...
- Totally agree, dental costs can pile up out of nowhere. - About fluoride, your dentist’s advice matches what most research says—using fluoridated wa...
- Totally get the cheese stick thing—soft foods are just less anxiety-inducing. - Been there, done that, and it’s never fun. - Water flossers wou...