Figuring out what counts as a “good” snack is honestly so stressful. I totally get the anxiety about daycare treats. My oldest came home with bright b...

Cutting pizza into tiny pieces with a fork and knife just feels so awkward, but honestly, I’m too scared of breaking a bracket to risk biting straight...

I totally get what you mean about the gag reflex thing. First time I tried a tongue scraper, I was convinced I’d either choke or somehow mess up my br...

I totally get this. I used to dread brushing my daughter’s teeth because she’d clamp her mouth shut and act like it was torture. After my own experien...

That’s exactly how I felt after getting my braces tightened. Pizza just sat there, taunting me from the box, but I couldn’t even imagine biting into t...

I totally relate to the second-guessing. I remember when my niece was teething—I swore every grumpy moment meant a new tooth. Turns out, half the time...

That “chalky sensation” is exactly what threw me off too. I kept running my tongue over my teeth because they felt so weird, almost gritty. I actually...

I totally get this. I once tried making a clove oil rinse (supposed to help with braces pain) and the whole kitchen reeked for days. No amount of dilu...

I tried baking soda toothpaste once because my orthodontist recommended something gentle after getting braces tightened. Honestly, it felt gritty and ...