Letting kids choose their toothpaste can help, but honestly, sometimes too much choice backfires...my son would agonize over flavors forever, then reg...
We tried the electric toothbrush too, and honestly, it was hit or miss. My son got way too fixated on the buzzing and kept stopping to wait for it, ha...
Yeah, it's easy to get overly cautious—been there myself. We relied heavily on yogurt and applesauce, but I wondered afterward if that limited variety...
I went through something similar recently...my ortho offered around $350 off if I paid in full, and it was tempting. But after thinking it over, I dec...
Definitely agree on oatmeal—it's surprisingly soothing. Another thing that worked well for me was scrambled eggs. Cooked them extra soft and added a b...
Totally agree, yearly check-ups are usually enough, but I've found that going every six months for cleanings really helps catch minor issues early—esp...
I switched to a water flosser too, and honestly, it's been a game changer. My dentist said it's perfectly fine for implants—actually recommended it. F...
We did smoothies too, but honestly, lukewarm soup was the real MVP for us. I blended veggie soups until they were super smooth—sounds weird, but it wo...
Yeah, totally agree. My dentist said the same thing—it's more about gentle circular motions and not pressing too hard. Switched back to manual brushin...
Yeah, that's actually legit advice. Milk helps preserve the tooth cells and keeps them alive longer, increasing the chance of successful reattachment....
Yeah, you're onto something there. My dentist mentioned saliva acidity once—apparently it can really affect enamel strength and cavity risk. So even s...
Haha, I totally get that feeling—some of the natural sprays do seem a bit too gentle to actually help. I've had mixed results myself; a few natural on...
Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with this. I used to be pretty lax about replacing mine until I had some gum issues and my dentist pointed out...
Had mine done with just local anesthetic—honestly wasn't bad at all. Felt pressure but zero pain. Recovery seemed quicker too, without the grogginess ...