Honestly, you'd think they'd cover it more thoroughly, but from what I've seen, dental health barely gets a mention in most school curriculums. It's u...
Interesting, I've heard similar experiences from friends who switched from countertop to cordless. Honestly, I think you're onto something with the te...
When I was a teen, my orthodontist casually mentioned how he'd seen some DIY braces disasters online—he didn't lecture, just shared a quick story abou...
Ugh, popcorn is definitely a tricky one. I remember being super careful after my whitening session—thought I'd stick to "safe" foods like soup and smo...
I've wondered about the kid vs adult toothpaste thing too. My niece's dentist said kids' enamel is actually softer, so specialty toothpastes might hav...
Totally get why you'd steer clear of acidic stuff, but honestly, I didn't find tomatoes too bad. Weirdly enough, spicy foods were my nemesis—felt like...
Glad you mentioned this—I always found gels kind of off-putting too. Saltwater rinses are underrated IMO, gentle yet effective. Stick with it, you're ...
I've heard a lot about charcoal too, but honestly, I'd be careful with that one. It's pretty abrasive and can actually wear down your enamel if used t...
We did something similar with our oldest, but instead of watering down, we gradually swapped milk for plain water at bedtime. Honestly, I wasn't sure ...
Interesting you mention that, because I've tried the store-brand sensitive toothpastes too, and while they did help a bit, I found the relief didn't l...
Totally agree, starting early makes a huge difference. My niece had her first dentist visit around 1 year old—mostly just counting teeth and getting f...
Totally relate to this—had a similar gritty surprise once when I rushed through rinsing. Baking soda's great, but lately I've been experimenting with ...
Took me a couple weeks to get used to interdental brushes, but seriously, they're a game changer. Way gentler than flossing imo...and honestly, way le...
Totally agree, regular checkups are way more important than most people realize. My brother was one of those "if it doesn't hurt, it's fine" types—avo...
Totally see where you're coming from with the denture tablets, but honestly, they never quite did it for me. I gave them a shot once and felt like the...