I totally get where you’re coming from—my son’s gums flare up every time he’s got a big project or test. At first, I thought he was just skipping brus...
Totally agree—consistency matters way more than perfection. My kiddo loves picking out her toothbrush and toothpaste each night, which somehow makes h...
That made me laugh—my kid once had a blue tongue and I was convinced it was some rare reaction... turns out, grape popsicles. I totally get wanting to...
We went the implant route for our daughter after a bad accident, and honestly, it was a huge decision. The cost made me sweat, but seeing her eat appl...
That’s exactly what my kid said after his last cleaning—he called it “toothpaste on steroids.” I get why they try to jazz up the flavors, but honestly...
We’ve been using those little disclosing tablets with my kid, and honestly, they’re kind of a game changer... and also a little gross. The first time,...
I used to stress about my kid missing a night of flossing, especially after the dentist gave us that “every day is best” talk. But honestly, life gets...
Totally get this. I had to walk my kid through a root canal last month, and by the time we got the estimate, my brain was mush from worrying about her...
I totally get what you mean about routines being personal. With my kid, the dentist suggested we just spit out the toothpaste and leave it at that—no ...
That “crime scene” look is all too familiar. My kid got braces last year, and the first time we tried the water flosser, it was like a mini car wash e...
Totally get where you’re coming from. After my daughter’s oral surgery, I was second-guessing everything she ate or drank. For us, it was step-by-ste...
Can totally relate—those “surprise” expenses always seem to pop up at the worst time. I used to think paying upfront would save us money, but honestly...
Bananas totally tricked me too—my kid made a face like I’d handed him mashed potatoes with sugar. He was all about applesauce for two days, then decla...
Reading this brought back memories of my daughter’s first year with braces—she was always asking about ways to make her teeth look less “bracket-y” an...
My kiddo’s had a bridge for about a year now, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. At first, she was super aware of it—kind of like having a popcorn kernel...