Honestly, I used to feel the same way about electric brushes—they can sound pretty intense, especially for little kids. But after a while, mine actual...
I totally get the appeal of gel packs—they’re definitely less messy than peas. But honestly, I found the old-school frozen washcloth trick worked best...
That “preparation anxiety” thing is real. I remember before my wisdom teeth removal (definitely not as intense as a tonsillectomy, but still nerve-wra...
I totally get where you’re coming from about the rinse. After my gum graft, my dentist pushed the prescription mouthwash too. I used it for a few days...
That’s honestly more common than people think—wax just doesn’t want to stay put, especially if you’re eating anything chewy. No shame in swallowing a ...
I totally get the panic in the moment—when my niece fell off her scooter and popped out a tooth, I was scrambling for anything clean to grab it with. ...
Right? I swear I’ve tried almost every “quiet” electric on the market and my son still acts like we’re running a lawnmower next to his ear. He’s super...
Soups really are underrated for those first brace days. I remember when my niece got hers on, she basically lived on tomato soup and chicken broth for...
Man, those hidden canals are sneaky. I had a similar thing with a premolar—thought I was in the clear, but months later, pain came creeping back. My d...
Funny thing—I used to skip flossing at night too, thinking brushing was enough. But once I got into the habit, I noticed way less morning funk, even a...
Those cheap flossers are wild, right? I used to grab whatever was on sale, too. My youngest had to get spacers before braces and we learned real quick...
I totally get that—waiting just made things worse for me too. Curious, did your insurance end up covering most of it, or did you have to pay a chunk o...
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think habits matter more than we give them credit for. I’ve seen people who never skip flossing and avo...
I hear you about the bleeding gums—those electric brushes can be a shock at first. But honestly, I wouldn’t give up on them just yet. When I switched ...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I had the same issue—those “gentle” strips still made my teeth feel like they were being zapped. Switching to to...