I get the whole “consistency over perfection” thing, but honestly, my ortho was a bit stricter about elastics. She said even missing a night here and ...
I’m right there with you—after my root canal, I was desperate to avoid a full crown because it just felt so drastic. My second dentist actually sugges...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I had a regular extraction first and thought, “okay, this isn’t so bad.” But wisdom teeth? Whole different ani...
I totally get this. My daughter’s gums bled a lot at first too, and I freaked out thinking we were messing up. Turns out, her ortho said it’s actually...
I couldn't agree more. After a couple weeks on mashed everything, I started craving something with a bit of snap—just for the change. I tried those ba...
That really hits home for me. I used to get sucked into all the “natural whitening hacks” on social media, thinking there had to be a shortcut. Tried ...
I totally relate to that anxiety—after my first crown, I was so worried I’d mess it up that I barely chewed on that side for months. But the custom ni...
Totally get this—my kiddo threw a fit when I swapped out his favorite crackers for apples. Honestly, did you find any snacks that were actually an eas...
Your experience sounds pretty reassuring, but honestly, I've run into a few dentists who do charge extra for things you'd think would be standard—like...
We've actually tried one of those app-connected toothbrushes, and honestly, it was a mixed bag. My son loved unlocking badges at first, but after abou...
That's a smart idea, tying flossing into something kids already enjoy. I noticed with my own kids that giving them a bit of control helps too—like let...
My dad had a similar experience—he found most electric toothbrushes way too intense, even on their supposed "gentle" modes. We ended up trying one of ...
Totally agree about the baking soda toothpaste—it does seem to brighten faster, even if the taste is kinda meh. Coconut oil pulling feels nice, but ov...
Ugh, I feel your pain on that one. Sensitivity after whitening is no joke...I had a similar experience after professional whitening. My dentist sugges...
That's actually a really good suggestion. My friend's son went the dental school route too, and honestly, it turned out great. The students were super...