That’s such a good point about not having to just “deal with it.” I tried the every-other-day thing after my gums got super sore, and it actually help...
Pizza was the one food I missed most after my wisdom teeth came out. It’s wild how even “soft” foods can turn into a nightmare if you get the wrong te...
Totally relate to this. I almost bailed on my ortho halfway through braces because I felt like I was just another chart in their stack. Ended up havin...
Totally hear you on the “easy” foods never really being as simple as they sound. Scrambled eggs seemed like such a no-brainer for my son, but he’d alw...
I chipped a tooth on a popcorn kernel once and honestly, I just toughed it out until my dentist could see me. There was no pain, just a weird rough ed...
Honestly, I think you’re onto something with the lids and seals being the real culprits. Glass itself is pretty nonporous, so unless it’s scratched up...
Funny, battery life was actually a big thing for us too. The Sonicare for Kids held a charge for almost two weeks when my daughter used it, but the Or...
Totally get where you’re coming from. Baking soda can be super harsh, especially if you’ve got sensitive teeth to begin with. I tried it once after re...
Yeah, I get that, but honestly, sometimes knowing every single detail beforehand just ramps up my anxiety. I prefer trusting the doc and distracting m...
Yeah, orthodontists definitely have their own sense of time, haha. But honestly, I think the food restrictions are a bit overstated. Sure, chia seeds ...
Totally get why you'd try brushing before the bottle—makes sense if they're falling asleep mid-feed. But from an oral health perspective, brushing aft...
I totally relate to the anxiety around lump sums, especially with something as unpredictable as braces. Monthly payments definitely helped me feel mor...
I've heard that baking soda paste works wonders for some folks, but honestly, I've had mixed results. It does seem gentle enough, but sometimes it jus...
Yeah, toothpaste is surprisingly versatile for polishing stuff up. I've had good results with brass actually—used it on an old brass lamp base that wa...
Totally agree about the baking soda trick—works wonders occasionally. Another thing I've noticed is that charcoal toothpaste can brighten teeth pretty...