I totally get that bottled water and a travel cap are the real MVPs when you’re not sure what’s lurking in the bathroom sink. I’ve definitely had thos...

Totally relate to this. Same story with my brother—he drinks soda all day and somehow his teeth are fine. I’ve tried switching to prescription toothp...

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the “sting” making it feel like it’s working. I switched to alcohol-free mouthwash a few months ago after my d...

Honestly, I wish I’d started younger too. My first few dentist visits as a teen were super awkward and I never really got comfortable. It’s wild how m...

Right there with you on the swelling. Ice packs felt like they should’ve done more, but it still took a good week before things calmed down. The metal...

I hear you, but sometimes those little personal details do help me feel more at ease, especially when I’m nervous about a big procedure. I don’t reall...

Same here—those syringes are awkward and honestly kind of gross at first. I kept worrying I was either going to poke the site or not clean it enough, ...

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m actually in the middle of getting a second opinion myself because my first ortho was pretty set on surgery...

Silicone covers were a lifesaver for me, honestly. The wax just disappeared any time I had soup or coffee, and half the time I’d bite into it by accid...

Honestly, I wanted to believe in the charcoal hype too. My cousin swore by it, but after one try my teeth felt rough and my gums were sore for days. I...

Totally agree about the leaning trick—wish I'd known that earlier, would've saved me a ton of cleanup. I've noticed cordless Waterpiks are less splash...

I've had pretty similar experiences with mouthguards, honestly. Mine usually last around 6-9 months before they start feeling kinda gross, even with r...

Interesting to hear the salt water rinse worked well for you guys. For me, it wasn't really helpful at all—I tried it a few times but didn't notice mu...

My son didn't really complain much about soreness, but he did say it felt weird at first—more annoying than painful. About lunchtime mishaps, we got h...