Same here, the water flosser saved us from nightly battles with traditional floss. But honestly, I still find that stubborn bits around brackets somet...

Totally agree with this. My dentist actually recommended the same thing for my daughter since she started drinking tea regularly. We tried those white...

Yogurt and smoothies were decent, but honestly, cold applesauce was the real MVP for my kid. Easy to swallow, soothing, and seemed to help with swelli...

Yeah, bananas caught us off guard too. My daughter had a biopsy last year, and we thought bananas would be a safe bet—soft, bland, easy to eat—but she...

Waxed floss definitely helps reduce friction, but honestly, flavor might not be the real issue here. My kid had similar irritation, and turns out it w...

Sleeping elevated definitely helped my daughter too—noticed a clear difference in swelling by morning. But honestly, ice packs stayed helpful longer f...

Yeah, this was exactly my experience too. Took some trial and error to find that sweet spot. Also, have you tried braces with softer padding inside? M...

Hmm, I get the logic behind reshaping teeth to reduce sensitivity, but honestly, I'd be cautious about jumping into that. My daughter had some sensiti...