When my daughter had hers, the root canal was over pretty fast, but the crown process dragged on for weeks. First, she had to get the temporary one (w...
We went through the same thing with my kid last year. Day two looked like a chipmunk, then just when we thought it was getting better, day four hit an...
Cinnamon gum is such a throwback for me. I used to always keep a pack in the diaper bag when my daughter was younger and we were running around to app...
I totally hear you on the “fancy” gum hype not always living up to the price tag. My kiddo has been dealing with some breath issues (thanks to a combo...
Totally get this. My kid just started with braces last year and wow, it’s a whole different ballgame. Here’s how it’s gone for us: first, we tried str...
It’s funny, my daughter was all about her “sparkle tiger” brush for months, and then one day decided the electric one was too noisy and went back to m...
My kid had a crown after his root canal too, and he was super cautious chewing at first—honestly, still favors the other side months later. He did men...
Weighted blankets are a game changer—my kiddo is super anxious about anything dental, and I swear that blanket made the last appointment so much smoot...
That gritty feeling is the worst, right? My kid’s dentist actually warned us about both baking soda and charcoal for the same reason—too abrasive, esp...
My kid just got their braces off a few months ago, and honestly, it’s been a whole process teaching them how to switch back to “normal” brushing. I st...
Waiting for the implant was a tough call for us, too. My kid lost a front tooth last year (bike accident—never a dull moment), and we ended up using a...
I totally get what you mean about not seeing a dramatic change. My kid’s dentist actually recommended whitening mouthwash for her after braces, just t...
Letting my daughter pick her own comfort thing (she brought a squishy keychain) really helped too. I totally agree—knowing the steps ahead of time mad...
Haha, totally get this! When our orthodontist suggested an electric brush for my daughter, I was skeptical at first—worried she'd get overwhelmed by a...
We've had similar issues with my daughter's mouthguard turning cloudy, even with daily cleaning. Eventually, we switched from the standard clear plast...