My youngest was a thumb sucker too—well past kindergarten, despite all the tricks and bribes we tried. I remember getting those same warnings from my ...

I hear you on the less blood, less drama part—my gums are a lot calmer since I switched to a water flosser too. Still, I’m convinced string floss gets...

I’ve seen the copycat thing work wonders, but I’ve also watched it flop if the kid’s just not in the mood. Honestly, back in the day, we didn’t have a...

I know everyone swears by overcooked pasta or pancakes, but honestly, I found sticking with pureed soups and broths way less stressful than even the s...

Those boil-and-bite guards are brutal, aren’t they? I tried them years ago and couldn’t stand it. Honestly, once I bit the bullet and got a custom one...

I get what you’re saying about the body bouncing back, but I’ve found that as I’ve gotten older, my gums just aren’t as forgiving as they used to be. ...

I hear you on the bleeding gums—been there, and it’s no picnic. I held off on water flossers for ages, thinking they were a gimmick, but honestly, it’...

Yeah, baking soda can be tricky—it's effective at removing surface stains, but it's definitely abrasive if you're not careful. I've seen a lot of peop...

Yeah, dental schools are a solid option. I went that route myself years ago—saved a ton and got great care. Honestly, the DIY braces thing blows my mi...

I totally relate to this. Had a similar issue myself—just one tooth slightly turned inward, and suddenly it's all I could see in photos. Funny thing i...

My teeth were slightly crooked for decades before I finally bit the bullet and got clear aligners a couple years ago. Honestly, best decision I've mad...