I actually think the water flosser tips do make a difference, but it’s not always obvious at first. The “plaque seeker” one seems to get under my brid...
That cold washcloth trick is underrated—I’ve done it myself and it’s surprisingly soothing. Ever try orthodontic wax? Sometimes the brackets just rub ...
I get the temptation to go all-in with the ice, but honestly, I’ve started to wonder if icing nonstop even helps that much. When I had my wisdom teeth...
That’s basically what my dentist told me, too—just “stick to soft foods” and hope for the best. Did you find the yogurt got boring after a while? I st...
I totally get the “drama queen” thing—mine act up every time there’s a change, too. Ever had a crown that just wouldn’t settle? Sometimes I wonder if ...
I’m with you—crowns aren’t always the answer. I’ve had dentists push for them when a big filling did the trick and lasted years. Sure, sometimes you r...
Couldn’t agree more about mints just covering things up. I’ve tried every gum and mouthwash out there, but unless I actually get the gunk out from bet...
I get what you’re saying about not needing to make it fun every single time, but don’t you think a little novelty keeps kids from pushing back? I’ve n...
Honestly, I had the same thing happen with the wax. I’d put a chunk on before bed and by morning it was just...gone. Pretty sure it’s normal. My ortho...
Title: Knocked-Out Tooth: Milk or Saliva—What’s Actually Better? I totally get the panic—when my nephew knocked his front tooth out on the playground...
I get where you’re coming from—those metal tongue scrapers look like they’d be some kind of game changer, but honestly, I’ve never noticed a dramatic ...
I get what you mean about the build-up being worse than the actual adjustment. That was my daughter every single time—she’d work herself up, then afte...
Yeah, the “dental floss gone rogue” look is spot on. I remember staring at mine in the mirror thinking, is it supposed to dangle like that? The surgeo...
Did you find the badges and rewards lost their appeal quickly, too? We had a similar experience—the app was great at first, but after a while my son j...
Yeah, monthly payments can definitely ease the upfront sticker shock, but did you ever run into hidden fees or interest charges? I went monthly with I...