That’s exactly why I’m always double-checking my kid’s backpack for the retainer case before we head out. Those cases can pop open at the worst times....
We did sealants for both my kids and honestly, it was way less drama than I expected. My daughter is usually on high alert at the dentist (seriously, ...
We never got anything in writing, just a “don’t worry, we’ll take care of it” kind of promise. I was a little nervous about pushing for more details, ...
My kiddo just had their first root canal a couple months ago and honestly, I was probably more nervous than they were. The numbing took forever to kic...
This is so true, especially about the “no gold star for speed” thing. My kiddo had to get partial dentures way younger than most, and I’ll admit I was...
My kiddo had the same thing after her last adjustment—her cheek puffed up like she’d been in a cartoon brawl. I was ready to call the ortho at midnigh...
I totally get that feeling. My kid used to scrub like crazy, thinking it helped. Switching to a soft brush felt wrong at first, but her gums look so m...
I totally get what you mean about gadgets. My kid’s ortho suggested a water flosser, but honestly, regular floss and patience worked fine for us—just ...
We switched my daughter to an electric brush last year, and it’s honestly been a game changer. She actually looks forward to brushing now (the music h...
I totally get where you’re coming from! The milk thing always sounded so random to me, but our dentist swears by it for a knocked-out tooth. That said...
My kiddo had a tooth pulled last fall and honestly, yogurt was our MVP too. Popsicles were fun, but yogurt was way less messy and didn’t make her boun...
That sounds so familiar. My son started grinding his teeth when he was 8, right after we moved. I always thought gum issues were just about sugar or n...
We’ve definitely had our fair share of dentist drama. My daughter once insisted on bringing her stuffed sloth, and the hygienist let it “get its teeth...
Totally get what you mean about naming the fear. I used to think keeping a “brave face” would help my daughter, but honestly, she picks up on everythi...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about feeling pressured when you’re sitting there with your kid and the dentist starts listing off all these “extras...