That really hits home. For me, the nerves were half the battle too. I had a regular molar pulled a few years before my wisdom teeth came out, and hone...
We’ve been in the same boat, honestly. Our first ortho said my son “needed” braces ASAP, but it just felt rushed. We talked to a second orthodontist w...
I totally get what you mean about being nervous. I waited about four months after losing a molar, mostly because I couldn’t decide if I wanted an impl...
I totally get what you mean about the wax being more for sanity than anything else. I swear, half the time it just ended up stuck to my gums or fallin...
That’s actually interesting—I’ve always wondered if switching up the order would help my son, who’s not a fan of brushing either. But doesn’t mouthwas...
The microscope idea is pretty clever—I hadn't thought of that angle before. We tried something similar but less scientific: my son watched a short car...
Haha, that's exactly how I felt about those pens too—nice in theory, kinda meh in practice. Have you tried brushing gently with baking soda once in a ...
Microscope images are definitely a neat idea—wish I'd thought of that when mine were younger. Have you considered trying flavored toothpaste or toothb...
Four years is pretty impressive. Mine usually lasts around two years tops before it starts looking pretty worn down and getting a bit uncomfortable. M...
We tried one of those musical toothbrushes for my daughter, and it worked for a bit, but eventually she got bored with the same songs every day. Did y...
Honestly, from what I've seen, they rarely do. Most DIY braces videos gloss over the serious stuff and just focus on quick results. When I went for my...
Yeah, Bluetooth toothbrushes do seem a bit overkill...I mean, who really wants another notification cluttering their screen? But the pressure sensor t...
That's a relief your niece dodged that bullet. Makes me wonder though—do you think dentists or orthodontists should be doing more to warn teens about ...
I've been wondering about pressure sensors—are they actually helpful, or just another gimmick? My dentist mentioned I brush too hard sometimes, so may...
My dentist actually recommended alternating compresses after the first 48 hours. She explained that ice helps reduce swelling initially, but after a c...