I totally get what you mean about the gritty feeling. When I tried baking soda, it almost felt like my teeth were “cleaner” but also kind of raw? My g...

Popcorn is honestly the nemesis of dental work—I swear! Those kits are definitely more “wishful thinking” than a real solution. I tried one when my br...

I totally get what you mean about the trays from the dentist—they just seem to fit better and do a more thorough job. I tried one of those influencer ...

I like your idea about letting kids choose their flossing gear—definitely helps with motivation. But I wonder if turning flossing into a storytime act...

Cream of wheat worked better for me too, but honestly, oatmeal wasn't always a total no-go. I found steel-cut oats cooked extra long and blended smoot...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, aligners weren't quite as easy for me. I never fully got used to the feeling of having something in my mouth, ...

Totally get what you're saying about personal stories being more reassuring. When I had braces, talking to friends who'd already gone through it helpe...

Good point about acidic fruits, though personally I found that a little bit of frozen mango actually helped soothe my gums—maybe because it's less aci...

This discussion hits close to home for me. When I was looking into orthodontic treatment, I visited two offices—one was super modern, sleek furniture,...

I remember feeling exactly the same way—like my braces were never coming off. My underbite took almost three years to correct, and I definitely undere...