Timers really do make a difference, especially with kids who’d rather be doing anything else. I used to think manual brushes were enough, but once we ...
Totally get the paranoia—I was so worried about the cost if I messed something up and had to go back in. I actually just rotated between two cheap gel...
I totally get you on the “whole pack in a week” thing—stress makes me chew way more than I mean to. I’ve actually tried a couple of those “long-lastin...
Timers are a lifesaver here too—my daughter’s all about beating her “high score” (which is just brushing until the timer ends, but hey, whatever works...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about breath getting weird with braces—food just finds all these new places to hide. For me, the dental wax mostly j...
Totally relate to this. There’s something weirdly comforting about a bowl of mashed potatoes when your mouth feels like it’s been through a blender. I...
Totally get that——I had the same thought, like suddenly my mouth was way too empty. For me, it helped to stick to softer foods for a few days and then...
I totally get what you mean about the “mouthful of plastic” feeling—my first night guard was one of those thick, basic ones insurance covers. At first...
I totally get the awkwardness around negotiating, but honestly, it worked out for me when I gave it a shot. Here’s what I did: first, I asked for a br...
Waiting was a pain for my wallet, honestly, but it made sense in the long run. My dentist said if I rushed it, I might need extra bone grafts down the...
Funny you mention that “checking with your tongue” thing—I swear, as soon as anything feels off in my mouth, it becomes the only thing I can focus on....
I know music and fidget toys work for a lot of people, but honestly, I just couldn’t justify buying new gadgets or fancy headphones for my last extrac...
Letting kids pick their own stuff is such a game changer. I used to think fancy toothbrushes were a waste, but honestly, if a $2 unicorn brush gets my...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the sensitivity. I tried those overnight strips once before a friend's wedding, and while they did brighten th...
Yeah, smoothies are a lifesaver for masking weird herbal experiments. Another trick I've found helpful is diluting overly strong tinctures into a larg...