You nailed it there. I’m still paying off a crown from last year (thanks to a popcorn kernel), and honestly, if I’d worn a mouthguard back in my socce...

Honestly, I struggle with routines too, especially when it comes to anything my kids need to remember. I’ve tried reward charts and reminders on my ph...

That part cracked me up because my nephew used to sneak into the bathroom and eat his “watermelon burst” toothpaste like it was dessert. My sister had...

That line really hits home. I used to think I was just being picky, but after paying out of pocket for a crown that didn’t feel right, I’m not about t...

I’m with you on the time thing—who’s got the patience for a 20-minute dental routine every night? I cheaped out and got a basic water flosser, and hon...

Rice cakes are just sad, honestly. I tried the “put some peanut butter on it” trick, but then my ortho warned me about sticky stuff and that was the e...

That ear and sinus thing threw me off too, honestly. I kept thinking I was catching a cold every time, but it always faded after a day or two. It’s wi...

I totally get the apple fear—my grandpa did the same thing, always worried his teeth would end up in his soup. When I got implants, crunchy stuff felt...

I get what you mean about the buildup being kind of gross, but honestly, I’ve used the same stainless steel tongue scraper for like three years now. I...

Totally get it about the bill—mine felt like highway robbery, and my insurance barely chipped in either. Did you have to shop around for quotes before...

I’ve actually had to deal with this with my youngest. We didn’t have milk on hand, so I just used water—wasn’t sure what else to do in the moment. Too...

I’ve bounced between both types and honestly, the alcohol ones do leave my mouth feeling “cleaner” at first, but it’s kind of a harsh clean. My gums g...

I get what you mean about the insurance thing. It bugs me that they’ll pay for the braces but then treat retainers like they’re some kind of optional ...