I get what you mean about wanting to stay aware—there’s something about being able to keep tabs on what’s going on that feels a bit safer, at least fo...

I've definitely done the audiobook thing too—really helps me zone out during procedures. Never really got visualization to work though...maybe I wasn'...

Interesting you mention charcoal toothpaste—I tried it once and ended up with a sink that looked like a crime scene, haha. Maybe I was using it wrong?...

I've been following along quietly, but honestly, this thread's got me reconsidering things too. I've had a countertop model for ages, and while it's g...

Totally feel you on the charcoal thing—I haven't tried it myself, but my granddaughter swears by it. Still, I can't shake the feeling it'd be gritty o...

Honestly, oatmeal with cheese doesn't sound half bad—kinda like grits or polenta, right? I mean, savory breakfasts are pretty common in other cultures...

Yeah, veneers always seemed kinda intense to me too... shaving teeth down permanently just feels wrong somehow. I've heard aligners can be a bit uncom...

I totally get the budgeting ripple effect you're talking about. When I started my braces payments, I suddenly found myself second-guessing random purc...

Sticker charts definitely help, and the adventure idea is pretty clever too. Reminds me of when my grandkids were younger—my daughter used to play the...