I totally get what you mean—sometimes it feels like they’re trying to play it safe, but it’s not cheap if you don’t actually need the antibiotics. I h...

I totally get this—my tongue was on a mission to inspect every millimeter for weeks. For me, it took maybe a month before I stopped thinking about it ...

I get what you mean about hydrogen peroxide. I’ve definitely ruined a couple of thrifted shirts thinking I was being clever with the “just a dab” tric...

Honestly, I’m with you there. I tried a water flosser once (borrowed from my cousin) and it just felt like an expensive way to spray water all over my...

Eight months sounds pretty impressive, honestly. Mine usually start looking rough around the 5-month mark, even with regular scrubbing. I've wondered ...

Flavored toothpaste worked pretty well for us, but honestly, the novelty wore off kinda quick. What actually ended up helping was letting them pick th...

Yeah, I second this. Salt water rinses sounded sketchy to me at first too...like, wouldn't salt make it sting more? But honestly, starting super dilut...

I've been wondering about this too, actually. I've only ever used the store-bought ones because, yeah, custom mouthguards seem pretty steep price-wise...

Totally agree about scrambled eggs—they've saved me more than once. But honestly, after a few days, even eggs start feeling repetitive. Have you tried...

Popcorn was definitely a trust issue for me too, haha. I remember staring at a bowl during movie night, debating if it was worth the risk of another d...

I've actually tried denture tablets myself (got a cheap pack at the dollar store) and they work surprisingly well. Though honestly, soap and water see...

We waited until our daughter was about a year old, mainly because I wasn't sure if it was worth paying for a dentist to just glance at one tiny tooth,...

Yeah, I get the hesitation. I've eyed those brushes too, but honestly, the price tag always puts me off. Regular floss does irritate my gums sometimes...

Yeah, lukewarm broth was a lifesaver for me too. I tried hot soup once thinking it'd be soothing, but nope—big mistake, haha. I actually found mashed ...

Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but I totally get the worry about bits getting stuck. Cottage cheese sounds like a decent alternative, though ho...