Lettuce is my nemesis too—no shame in sticking to the soft stuff for a while. I used to feel embarrassed about how long I’d spend in the bathroom afte...
Yeah, the price difference is wild—strips really do add up fast. Sensitive toothpaste definitely helps with comfort, but honestly, I haven’t noticed i...
Funny you mention Greek yogurt—it was a total lifesaver for me, too. I actually found dairy soothing, but I know some folks say it can mess with heali...
That zingy, electric-shock-to-the-brain feeling after whitening trays is just... ugh. I remember the first time it happened to me, I genuinely thought...
Those rubber bands really do have a way of taking over your life for a while. I remember my son’s ortho saying, “They only work when you wear them,” a...
I totally get the stress—my kid was the same, barely gave me any clues if something hurt. For us, the first week was a little sensitive, but it faded....
That’s honestly such a smart approach. After a couple dental scares myself, I’ve come to believe that less is more when it comes to whitening fads. Th...
I totally get what you mean—I've seen so many “miracle” TikTok hacks that end up being way harsher than advertised. I tried charcoal toothpaste once a...
We actually did the comfort item thing when my youngest had his wisdom teeth out. He insisted on wearing this ratty old soccer jersey (seriously, it’s...
I get the urge to just “call it good and move on,” but honestly, I think those last tiny tweaks are worth it. I was so tempted to rush through the fi...
Totally get what you're saying about rewards losing their shine after a while. We had the same issue—my daughter started bargaining like a mini lawyer...
Totally agree with this. I had a similar experience—tried one of those popular gel-strip kits, and while the results were decent, the sensitivity afte...
Yeah, soft foods are definitely the way to go for a bit longer than you might think. I remember getting impatient and trying pizza way too soon—big mi...
I feel you on this one—sometimes sanity has to come first. We went through a similar battle with my daughter, and honestly, a few weeks of less-than-p...