Electric toothbrushes are game-changers for braces, I agree, but I totally get the worry about overdoing it. My kid’s ortho actually warned us about b...
I've actually given those a shot, and honestly, they do help when I remember to do them regularly... but consistency isn't exactly my strong suit eith...
Yeah, tea tree oil can be a bit tricky. I tried it once after reading about its benefits online—figured it couldn't hurt, right? Well, I definitely le...
Haha, same here. My kiddo had the same issue, and I kept putting off getting him a guard because I figured he'd never tolerate it. But honestly, kids ...
My daughter got braces at a dental school last year, and honestly, it was pretty smooth overall. Sure, appointments took a bit longer (students double...
Hydrogen peroxide is a good one—I remember my dentist mentioning it too, especially for staining. I was skeptical at first (sounds kinda harsh, right?...
I totally get the anxiety factor, monthly payments can feel safer for sure. But honestly, upfront payments aren't always the villain they're made out ...
I gave the app thing a solid try with my kiddo when she first got braces. At first, it was kinda fun—like a little game to get her brushing properly. ...
Haha, bacon-flavored floss sounds like one of those things that's better as a joke gift than an actual hygiene product. My kid once got cupcake-flavor...
That's a really good point about jaw tension sneaking up on you. My daughter went through something similar after her bone graft surgery. She was havi...
Haha, yep, learned that the hard way when my daughter tried garlic bread around day 10... instant regret. Honestly, patience pays off—better safe than...
Same here, charcoal left my son's teeth feeling super sensitive. Honestly, we've had better luck with oil pulling using coconut oil—sounds weird, I kn...
Totally feel you on the savory cravings. My daughter had oral surgery last year, and after day two she was begging for mashed potatoes with gravy—said...
I totally get what you're saying here. We had a similar experience with my daughter's first specialist. Nice guy, great credentials, but every appoint...
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who did that. When my daughter had her retreatment, she kept saying her teeth felt "wrong" for days. I was convinced t...