Interesting about the mouthwash—I actually find it helpful, but I usually wait 15-20 mins after eating before using it. My dentist said giving your en...

We started around one year too, and yeah, it felt a bit silly at first—my daughter had maybe four teeth total. But our dentist explained they're mostl...

Interesting, I've always flossed first myself—felt like it cleared the way for brushing to really do its thing. But now you've got me curious about sw...

I totally get the comfort angle, but honestly, 12 months still feels a bit early to me. We waited until around 18 months and it worked out fine—no cav...

I kept avocado pretty plain—just a tiny bit of salt helped without irritation. Smoothies were actually great for me, especially banana and almond milk...

Haha, glad I'm not the only one finding mine in odd spots... once discovered it nestled between my couch cushions. Still scratching my head over that ...

Honey's a neat idea, never tried that myself. I actually found aloe vera gel pretty soothing—just the pure stuff, not flavored. Did anyone else find r...

Yeah, I've noticed this too. I always assumed it was mostly dryness, but now that you mention it, heat could definitely be a factor. My dentist once e...

Totally relate to this. I used to wake up feeling like my jaw had been through a boxing match, even with the night guard. One thing that helped me was...

Minty vape flavors always irritated my gums too, you're definitely not alone there. My dentist said something about certain flavorings or ingredients ...

My dentist didn't push one type over another, but personally I've found water flossers gentler on sensitive gums. Regular floss sometimes irritated mi...

Yeah, those silicone fruit teethers can get a bit funky if you're not constantly washing them. I tried them briefly with my youngest, but honestly fou...

Totally agree recovery varies a ton from person to person. I was pretty laid-back about mine too—didn't even think about ice packs until my face puffe...

Clove oil can be great, but honestly, it never lasted long enough for me—maybe an hour or two tops. I get your hesitation though; I was nervous at fir...