Couldn't agree more with this. I remember my ortho saying 12 months, and it ended up being closer to two years. Honestly, it's not your fault—everyone...

I've heard the toothpaste trick a lot too, and while I totally get the hesitation about delicate or sentimental pieces, I think the abrasiveness issue...

I totally get what you're saying about oxidation and contamination risks, and normally I'd agree with you 100%. But honestly, leaving oils uncovered o...

Laughing gas worked pretty well for me too, honestly. I went with IV sedation once and felt super foggy for the rest of the day—which wasn't terrible ...

Haha, yep, never underestimate the power of a sparkly toothbrush or a sticker with Elsa on it. My son had his first visit around 12 months, and honest...

Totally agree about the softer toothbrush—wish I'd thought of that sooner. I ended up using one of those silicone finger brushes (the kind meant for b...

Haha, yep, that's exactly it. I had a similar issue with my dog and my Invisalign trays—talk about panic mode when one went missing! Turns out, she wa...

Totally get you on the mouthwash afterward—makes a huge difference in how fresh your mouth feels. Took me ages to find the right flossing technique to...

I've been using mild soap too, and honestly it feels a lot gentler. My dentist mentioned something similar about peroxide weakening the guard if used ...

Our surgeon gave us similar advice about cold packs—said after the first couple days, warmth was better to encourage blood flow and healing. But hones...

Haha, this hits home. When I had my implant done, I kept feeling this odd pressure whenever I'd bite down—nothing painful exactly, just... weird. My d...

I can totally relate to this. My parents tried everything too—bitter nail polish, rewards charts, you name it. Nothing worked until around first grade...

Haha, mint chocolate chip therapy sounds perfect right about now. I've actually heard something similar—cold foods like ice cream or even smoothies ca...