Totally relate to this. My “jackpot” was when I could finally handle mac & cheese without feeling like I’d pulled a muscle. Honestly, I tried to s...

Honestly, I relate to all of that. The yogurt thing drove me up the wall, especially since I was trying to avoid pricier “special” snacks after each t...

I kinda get the movement thing, but honestly, after my dry socket, even pacing felt like too much. I just wanted to curl up and do nothing. What actua...

I totally relate to what you’re saying about the basics not cutting it. For me, I thought brushing and flossing twice a day was enough, but nope... my...

I totally get what you mean about the guessing game—especially when you’re trying to avoid unnecessary appointments (and bills). For me, I waited a bi...

I totally get what you mean about that “off” feeling. When I first got my braces, I was super paranoid about every little thing, too. I tried to tough...

I get the worry, but honestly, sometimes I feel like if I start double-checking everything, the appointment just drags on and ends up costing more. Wh...

We went through the same thing with my youngest last year—those puffy cheeks made her look like she was storing snacks for winter. Honestly, I got suc...

That’s too funny. Mine used to tease me about my “robot mouth” when I’d talk with my retainer in. I totally get the pain after skipping a night—honest...

I totally get what you mean about the random zings—sometimes I just wait it out and see if it comes back before stressing. If it lingers for a day or ...

Cartoons definitely make a difference. My son used to dread dental visits, and honestly, I was starting to dread the bill too—especially when he’d get...

I hear you on the dry mouth thing, but honestly, I found that just water and brushing didn’t quite cut it for me as a smoker. Here’s what I do: first,...

Ugh, I feel this deeply. Right when I started my braces payments, our washing machine decided it was done with life. 🙄 It’s like appliances an...

That's a really good point. With my daughter, we had a similar struggle—mint toothpaste was a definite no-go at first. I tried the fruity flavors too,...

Totally agree with this. Also, if you're budget-conscious like me, plain baking soda mixed with a tiny bit of water works surprisingly well—cheap, gen...