I hear you on the crunchy snacks—miss my kettle chips, but my gums just can’t handle it anymore. For me, flossing gently (and actually doing it daily,...
I hear you on the “miracle” gels—seems like every year there’s a new one, and honestly, I’ve never noticed a difference from just using a cold compres...
Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve been through decades of dental mishaps (my own and grandkids’), and honestly, every time I tried to DIY anything b...
I hear you on the straw thing—it always felt like more trouble than it was worth. I’ve had crowns and bridges over the years, and honestly, at a certa...
Coffee definitely stains worse than tea, mostly because of its acidity and higher tannin content. Using a straw helps—I tried it myself before whiteni...
Funny you mention oatmeal—I actually found the trick to making it edible was to thin it out a bit more than usual and add a splash of milk or cream. D...
I've heard about toothpaste for bug bites too, and honestly, it makes sense—most toothpastes have menthol or peppermint oil, which can cool and soothe...
I dealt with teeth grinding for years myself, and honestly, ignoring it was a mistake. Thought it was just stress-related and would pass, but ended up...
I've tried oil pulling myself a few times, and honestly, I think it's more hype than anything else. Sure, it might help a bit with surface stains if y...
Totally relate to the anxiety part—it's like you're hyper-aware of every bite. Mashed potatoes were my go-to as well, but I also found scrambled eggs ...
Haha, your mom sounds exactly like me—I never trust those timers either. Honestly though, manual brushes can be just as effective if you're thorough a...
I can definitely see why spacing out the sessions worked well for your daughter. I've had professional whitening done a couple of times myself, and ho...
Totally agree with this. Caramel popcorn is notoriously sticky because of the sugar coating—it tends to cling to enamel more stubbornly than regular p...
Totally agree with your decision to move forward proactively. I've seen too many people wait it out based on cautious advice, only to face bigger issu...
Oatmeal was my go-to after my last extraction. Scrambled eggs are okay for a bit, but honestly, the texture got old fast. Oatmeal felt more satisfying...