Totally relate to the “pick your battles” approach. We used to try every trick—songs, timers, even letting my kid pick the toothbrush (which turned in...
I totally get the budget side, but I’ve actually found that skipping too many nights kind of backfired for me. Ended up with a cavity that cost way mo...
Haha, story of my life right there. I've actually started using a straw for my iced coffee (feels weird at first, but you get used to it). Also, total...
My dentist actually told me bridges can last a pretty long time too—like 10-15 years if you take good care of them. Implants might last longer, sure, ...
I've actually been using denture cleaner tablets for my retainers about once a week for the past year. They're pretty budget-friendly, and I haven't n...
I've tried the baking soda trick too, and yeah, it definitely helps with stains. But I found it a bit gritty for everyday use, even just once or twice...
Totally agree with you on the berry seeds—I tried a raspberry smoothie once after my biopsy, and those tiny seeds were surprisingly irritating. Banana...
Haha, yeah mine's pretty noisy too—sounds more like a tiny blender than a lawn mower though. Still, can't complain much since it does the job and hasn...
I've noticed the toothpaste thing too. A couple years back, I switched to one of those "natural" toothpastes thinking it'd be better (and cheaper), bu...
Yeah, I think you're onto something with the luck of the draw idea. My sister and I both had wisdom teeth out around the same time—same dentist, simil...
Tomato basil sounds pretty tasty, but I gotta say, broccoli cheddar was my lifesaver. I made a huge batch too, but instead of ice cube trays, I portio...
I've been fluoride-free for about two years now and haven't had any cavities yet (knock on wood...). Maybe it's more about diet or flossing habits tha...
Yeah, totally agree with you there. I used to think pressing harder meant cleaner teeth (bad habit from manual brushing days, I guess...), but turns o...
I totally get the confusion—been there myself. When my dentist first suggested switching to electric, I spent way too many hours reading reviews and c...
Yeah, sleep was definitely a challenge for my daughter too. The first week or so after her graft, she was tossing and turning constantly. She describe...