That’s a good point—I’ve noticed with my own kids that stress seems to hit them way harder after dental stuff. Even when the actual procedure is over,...

I get the hesitation around surgery—same here. I remember reading about the downtime and thinking, “No way I can take off work that long.” Did your ja...

That’s exactly what happened with my son. He thought the floss picks were just another snack half the time, and I swear he went through a pack in a we...

That’s honestly the bit I worry about too—tech can only help so much if you’re not actually getting in there. Did anyone try those plaque-disclosing t...

Rice is honestly the worst. I remember thinking it’d be a safe bet, but those grains somehow wedge into every bracket and wire. I’m with you on instan...

Totally get where you’re coming from about wanting all the details. I’m the same way—if I don’t know what’s happening, my brain just fills in the blan...

I get the whole “consistency over perfection” thing, but I’m not totally convinced water flossers are as effective as string, especially if you’ve got...

That “tree stump” feeling is exactly what got to me too. I kept thinking, is there really no way to save more of the tooth? I actually asked about onl...

Totally get what you mean about noticing every tiny change—I'm the same way. Even after months with my current guard, there's always a weird sensation...

Yeah, the dry mouth part was weirdly the hardest for my kid too—she kept making faces and trying to swallow. As for popping off, ours lasted about a y...

I’ve wondered the same thing. Some people swear by salt water, but I’m not convinced it’s the only factor. Has anyone actually tracked what they did p...

That’s a good point about whitening toothpastes not being total hype—some actually do help with those annoying coffee stains. I always wonder how much...

Interesting, I actually thought the kit would hold up a little better than it did, but mine started crumbling after a couple of days too—especially af...