Tried a water flosser once after my dentist gave me the “your gums are angry” talk. I figured, how bad could it be? Turns out, if you don’t angle it r...

I used to think mouthwash was just a marketing gimmick, but after my last checkup, I started using it more regularly. My dentist said it helps with ba...

Yeah, those dry socket warnings are like the blue screen of death for dental recovery—once you hear about it, you can’t stop thinking about it. I reme...

Honestly, I’ve tried the “pick your toothbrush” trick and it turned into a full-blown negotiation—think Geneva Convention, but with Paw Patrol merch. ...

I totally relate to the fear of shaving down healthy teeth—it always struck me as a bit counterintuitive. I went the implant route too, and yeah, the ...

String floss definitely feels like the gold standard, but with a permanent retainer, getting it in there is like trying to thread a needle in the dark...

I’ve been in the same boat—floss picks are way easier for me, especially when I’m half-asleep at night. The regular string kind just ends up hurting m...

Haha, totally get you on the yogurt front. I thought Greek yogurt would be safe, but those “harmless” strawberry chunks felt like little landmines. En...

I remember my first week with braces—felt like I’d just been assimilated by the Borg or something. Every time I looked in the mirror, I half-expected ...

That cracked me up—totally relate. When my braces came off, I felt like I had a mouthful of oversized USB drives instead of teeth. The silicone finger...

We tried boiling the tongue cleaner too, but my daughter said it made her gag because it smelled “like a robot.” Not sure what that means, but I get t...