Totally get what you’re saying about the “no swishing” rule feeling like overkill. When I had my molar pulled last year, I was on a super tight budget...
I totally relate to feeling weird about skipping the pricey rinses just to stretch them out. It’s wild how much they charge for those little bottles, ...
I totally get what you mean about coffee and wine—my teeth have definitely paid the price for my caffeine habit. I tried that charcoal toothpaste for ...
I get the struggle with the floss pick trail—my youngest treats them like breadcrumbs leading to wherever she’s been. I’ll admit, I was super against ...
I get what you’re saying about kids being resilient, but I’m not totally sure we should just assume they’ll “roll with it” when something’s off. I mea...
I swear, half the time I’m at the dentist I’m just nodding along, pretending I know what they’re talking about. The last time I asked about the cost o...
Honestly, I gotta say, my kid’s deep bite correction seemed way more uncomfortable than when my niece had braces for buck teeth. The pressure on the j...
That’s exactly how I feel. I spent way too much on a water flosser last year thinking it’d be a game changer, but honestly, it just feels like a gadge...
I get what you mean about the aftertaste. I tried the vinegar/baking soda route since it’s cheap, but honestly, I felt like my dentures got a bit clou...
I’ve always wondered if electric brushes are *really* worth the extra cost, especially for kids who, let’s be honest, barely remember to brush at all ...
That’s exactly how I feel about those whitening kits—my teeth just can’t handle them, and honestly, I’m not convinced they’re worth the price (or the ...
I get what you’re saying about temperature being the bigger deal. For me, though, it was kind of a toss-up—spicy stuff just hit different, even if it ...
I totally get wanting the “perfect” fit, but honestly, I’m not convinced that thinner = better for everyone, especially if you’re paying out of pocket...
I totally get this. I was super cautious with mine at first, too—honestly, mostly because I didn’t want to risk messing up something I paid so much fo...
Honestly, I think you’re onto something. I had two crowns done years apart—one lasted forever, the other started feeling loose within months. Both wer...