Totally normal to feel like it's dragging, braces are a slow-and-steady type deal. Teeth shift in tiny increments, so it's easy to miss the progress d...

Totally relate to that aluminum foil feeling, it's the worst. Warm tea is a great tip, glad it worked for you. Another thing I've found helpful (and r...

Totally get why you'd say that, but honestly, I've found reusable gel packs way easier to manage. Had gum surgery a couple years back and the strap-on...

I totally get your concern—those fruity flavors can be tempting for kids to swallow. But honestly, the fluoride levels in kids' toothpaste are intenti...

Haha, this brought back memories! My wisdom teeth recovery was pretty similar. I didn't know about pineapple juice at the time (wish I had!), but the ...

Great points about interdental brushes, but honestly, I've found a water flosser to be even better for implants. Brushes are great, sure, but sometime...

I totally get your point, but sometimes dentists jump to fillings a bit too quickly. My daughter had a tiny cavity once, and our dentist suggested mon...

Haha, I can totally imagine that panic... I've heard similar stories too. Honestly, a bright-colored case is a lifesaver—makes it way harder to accide...

Good explanation about the RDA scores—I didn't realize gels were usually lower. Makes sense though, since gritty pastes do feel harsher sometimes. I s...

Honestly, the stuffed animal idea is great, but I've noticed sometimes bringing familiar things from home can actually backfire. My son associated his...

Totally get the sticker shock—been there myself. But before jumping straight into dental credit, maybe double-check if your dentist offers an in-house...

Definitely not just you. I remember after my surgery, even with the wedge pillow, I'd wake up feeling like I'd run a marathon overnight. Your body's b...