We went monthly too, and honestly, it worked out fine until we had to switch orthodontists halfway through treatment (long story...). Suddenly, the up...

Haha, that's reassuring to hear. I had a similar experience with those drugstore mouthguards—felt like I was trying to sleep with a hockey puck in my ...

We tried one of those app-connected brushes for my son, and honestly...it was cool at first, but after a week or two the novelty wore off. Timer alone...

Good call on the baking soda—it's a solid DIY option as long as you're careful. You're right about enamel damage; moderation is key. Another thing you...

You're definitely not alone about the baking soda aftertaste—I tried it a few times and couldn't get past that salty, metallic flavor either. Your wat...

We went through something similar with my son. Our dentist actually recommended starting with a gentle toothpaste too, but also mentioned whitening st...

Bone graft healing can be tricky... generally, mild swelling or soreness is normal, but watch out for persistent pain, weird taste, or unusual dischar...

Haha, totally relate to the splash zone experience... took us a few tries too. One thing that helped us was starting on the lowest pressure setting an...

Totally agree with breaking it down into smaller steps. I had a similar experience when my dentist first brought up gum disease—I immediately imagined...