Totally get you on the oatmeal paste thing—I tried blending rice once thinking it'd be easier to swallow, and ended up with gluey mush that was someho...

Totally get what you're saying—I had the same anxiety when I switched to electric. My dentist suggested holding the brush with just fingertips instead...

Same here, laughing was the worst! Sneezing too... I dreaded feeling one coming on. Frozen fruit smoothies were my go-to as well—cheap and soothing. A...

Yeah, countertop models seem like the safer bet long-term. I went cordless to save space (tiny bathroom struggles...), and while it's been okay, the b...

Same here, oil pulling really helped me when I had some gum sensitivity issues. Haven't tried sunflower oil either, usually just stick to coconut oil ...

I hear you on the sugar thing—my dentist said something similar. I was on a pretty tight budget when I had my extractions done, so ice cream was tempt...

Totally agree, mashed potatoes are cheap and filling. Did anyone try smoothies or shakes? Wondering if they're worth the hassle or too pricey to prep ...

Totally get that—I'm all for knowing what's going on too, but sometimes the detailed explanations make me think about my wallet more than my teeth, ha...

I totally get wanting to be proactive, but yeah, before any teeth show up seems a bit early to me too. My dentist actually laughed (nicely!) when I as...

I second the pillow trick—it really helped me too. Haven't tried heat yet, just stuck with ice packs to keep costs down. Might give gentle heat a go t...

Haha, totally relate to the chipmunk feeling—I swear my cheeks doubled in size. Interesting point about warm compresses though. I actually tried them ...

I totally get this! I had the same issue when my tooth was sensitive. Didn't even realize I was chewing on one side until my jaw started feeling achy ...

Totally agree about the alcohol-free mouthwash—made a big difference for me too. I switched to a generic store brand (budget-friendly!) and noticed le...