Funny how different things work for different kids. I tried the whole “make it a game” approach with my son, but he just got sneakier about it—caught ...
I totally get what you mean about the ER—been there, done that, left with a prescription and a fat bill. Last year I had this molar that decided to go...
Man, I totally get what you mean about improvising—sometimes you just have to figure out what works for your own mouth. When I first got my partial, a...
I totally get the nerves about letting a student work on your teeth. I was in the same boat, but I actually had a root canal done at a dental school l...
Totally get where you're coming from. I had to get two molars out last year and was honestly dreading it. Ended up going with IV too, mostly because I...
I’ve had two root canals, and both times I tried to stick with saltwater rinses—mostly because the mouthwash burned way too much for me. The taste isn...
Flavor choices definitely help, but honestly, it can backfire too. My daughter picked out some glittery unicorn toothpaste once—super excited at first...
Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from. Dental care is weirdly treated like it's optional or just about vanity, which is honestly nuts consideri...
I feel you on the floss picks—I keep a stash in my car now after one too many popcorn kernel incidents at the movies. But honestly, even sugar-free gu...
Pasta was tricky for me too, actually. I remember thinking mac and cheese would be a safe bet—soft noodles, creamy sauce, seemed foolproof. But nope, ...
I went through something similar, but decided to save upfront instead. Took me almost a year of putting aside a bit each month... it was tough, but I ...
I feel this. My ortho kept saying "almost there" for months, and I finally got suspicious enough to get a second opinion. Turns out my original plan w...
I've been down this road too—floss picks were my go-to for ages because, let's face it, regular flossing feels like a chore sometimes. But when my gum...
Funny you mention the cold thing—I was the exact opposite. Smoothies and ice cream were my best friends from day one. I remember stocking up on all th...