I totally hear you on the cost of that prescription fluoride stuff—my kid’s dentist recommended it too, and I nearly choked when I saw the price. The ...
That’s exactly how my kid described it after her first filling—she said it was like having “a rock” stuck in her tooth, even though I could barely see...
That “wait and see” approach makes me so nervous, honestly. I get why it’s helpful, but I’m always worried we’ll miss the window where early intervent...
I get wanting to get back to regular food, but I’d be careful. My kid had a root canal not long ago, and the dentist was really clear about sticking t...
I wish I could relax about it, but my kiddo’s teeth just seem extra sensitive. Even with “good habits,” we still ended up with a couple of cavities af...
Making brushing and flossing a race is actually genius—I might have to try that with my son, because mornings here are chaos too. I get a little nervo...
I’m right there with you on the sticky handles and mysterious crud—sometimes I feel like I’m cleaning those brushes more than the kids are using them....
Couldn't agree more—it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one stressing over meal ideas. Polenta sounds interesting, but I'm a bit hesitant...doesn...
I get the appeal of electric brushes, especially with the pressure sensors and all, but honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical. My daughter tried one for...
I felt exactly the same way about IV sedation when my daughter needed extractions. The idea of her being completely out and not remembering anything m...
I've heard about the hydrogen peroxide trick too, but honestly, I'm a bit hesitant to try it. My dentist mentioned it once, but also warned me about p...
Totally get the urge to sugarcoat things—I was exactly the same when my daughter had her bone graft last year. But honestly, a bit of gentle realism f...
Reading this makes me feel a bit guilty, tbh. We started with one of those flashy pediatric dentists too—everything bright, toys everywhere, TVs on th...
Reading your post brought back memories of my daughter's first few weeks with braces—I was honestly terrified she'd damage something every time she br...