Haha, your ice pack saga sounds way too familiar. I tried the timer thing too, but honestly, it just made me anxious. Eventually, I just went with the...

My dentist actually recommended bringing my daughter in around her first birthday, even if she barely had teeth yet. Seemed early to me at first, but ...

Glad your gums bounced back quickly, but I wouldn't be too casual about it. My dentist was pretty clear that while gums are resilient, vaping damage c...

Totally get the aloe recommendation, it's pretty soothing stuff. But honestly, saltwater rinses have been my go-to whenever my gums flare up. Cheap, e...

Yeah, I heard something similar from mine too. She explained it like sweeping a floor—you wanna remove the big stuff first before mopping. Honestly, s...

I had a similar experience, but for me it was smoothies. I thought they'd be perfect—cool and soothing—but even slightly acidic fruits like strawberri...

I can relate—oatmeal never really did it for me either. Before my procedure, I actually went with scrambled eggs and avocado toast. I figured the heal...

I went through something similar a couple years back—clicking jaw, soreness, the whole deal. Tried ignoring it too (spoiler alert: didn't work). Event...

Totally get where you're coming from—dentist visits can be rough at that age. One thing that helped my daughter was bringing her favorite stuffed anim...

I see your point about keeping it simple, but honestly, having a few comfort items handy can really help ease anxiety—even if you don't end up using t...

Could be onto something there—I mean, dreams are rarely straightforward. But honestly, dealing with insurance companies can feel like pulling teeth (p...