We’re in the middle of this with my kid right now—her retainer split down the middle last weekend. I was honestly surprised at how flimsy they can be,...
That’s exactly what my kid complains about—he loses patience halfway through because he has to refill. Have you tried using warm water? I’ve noticed i...
I totally relate to the stress of those little brushes. My kid’s dentist swears by them, but we had the same problem—bent wires, frustration, and hone...
Yeah, I noticed my kid would definitely favor one side when chewing on toys or even my fingers. I always assumed it meant that side was more sensitive...
We actually had a different experience with the pricing. Our ortho had a pretty big gap between metal and ceramic—metal was definitely the budget opti...
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. My kid’s dentist told us mouthwash can help with surface stains if you’re using it alongside good brushing, bu...
That color change really freaked me out too—my kid had dissolving stitches after a baby tooth extraction, and I was convinced something was wrong when...
Totally get where you’re coming from—my kid is in braces right now, and I swear, every time he mentions his mouth feels weird, I’m on high alert. I do...
Bananas were the trickiest for my kid too—who knew something so soft could feel so weird to chew? I kept thinking, “This is perfect, right?” but nope,...
Sensitivity was definitely a thing for us too, but honestly, it wasn't as scary as I'd imagined. My kiddo did notice cold stuff—especially ice cream a...
Interesting you mention popcorn kernels—I worried about those too, but honestly, my kid jumped back into crunchy snacks way quicker than I expected. M...
My kiddo's dentist actually recommended an electric toothbrush too, mostly because he tends to brush way too hard and irritates his gums. The pressure...
Interesting, I hadn't heard about gum helping with sensitivity before. My kid had whitening done recently, and the dentist suggested using a fluoride ...
Did your dentist mention anything about long-term damage if you ignored it? We were told that leaving it untreated could lead to enamel wear or even j...
My kid's dentist actually mentioned baking soda toothpaste can be fine occasionally, but daily use might be a bit abrasive over time. Maybe alternate ...