That’s so familiar. My kid had their first real gum check last year, and I could see the nerves kick in as soon as the numbers started getting called ...

That swelling is no joke, right? My daughter had her wisdom teeth out last summer and I swear, the mashed potato phase nearly broke her spirit. She wa...

You nailed it with the “plastic spaceship” description. My kid just started wearing one, and even with a custom fit, it’s still a struggle. First week...

I hear you on the raw mouth thing—my kid was super sensitive to some whitening rinses, especially after braces. We tried Listerine Healthy White for a...

I get what you mean about being tempted by quick fixes, but honestly, I’d be careful with both baking soda and charcoal. My kid wanted to try charcoal...

That’s interesting, because my kid had the opposite reaction—whitening was a breeze, but anything “major” like fillings or even a deep cleaning had he...

Totally get where you’re coming from. My kid had something similar after his braces were adjusted—his gums got red and puffy, and we thought it was ju...

Baking soda vs. coconut oil: which one actually works for a whiter smile? We’re in the thick of braces with my daughter right now, so I’ve gone down ...

I had a similar experience with charcoal...tried it exactly once and decided it wasn't worth the cleanup, lol. My kid walked in halfway through and th...

We went through something similar with my daughter last year. Her bottom teeth were slightly crowded, nothing major, but enough that she was self-cons...