This is exactly me every time. I’m so used to feeling like I need to “work” for that clean, you know? The sponge feels like cheating somehow, but my w...

I totally relate to stressing about stuff like this—it’s wild how much time I spent worrying my son’s thumb habit would cost us a fortune in dental bi...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, for me, sticking to the aftercare was worth it. I was worried about extra costs if something went wrong,...

Sea salt definitely feels less intense for me too, but I’ll admit I just stick with regular table salt most of the time since it’s cheaper and always ...

I totally get what you mean about wanting to double up—I've had that same “what if I’m missing something?” feeling. Honestly though, I’ve never splurg...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I was super careful at first, too—felt like one wrong bite and all that money would just go down the drain. I en...

It’s wild how these things always happen when you’re least prepared, right? I swear, my kids only manage to knock out a tooth or split their lip on th...

I used to think the burn meant it was “working,” but honestly, all it did was make my mouth feel like I’d gargled with lighter fluid. I’m with you—tho...

I totally get where you’re coming from with the silicone grips—those things are hyped up but honestly, they just made my toothbrush feel even more sli...

I totally get what you mean about the tingling—mine lasted a few days too, and I almost went back thinking something was wrong. Turns out it was just ...

I hear you on that. I tried to cut back on fluoride stuff a while ago too, mainly to save a few bucks and see if it really mattered. Honestly, my teet...

I get what you mean about feeling like soft brushing isn’t enough, especially with braces. I was super paranoid about missing spots too—like, who want...

Honestly, I went cordless for the same reason—less hassle, less clutter. I do get annoyed at the small tank, but if it helps me actually stick with fl...

I wrestle with this all the time, honestly. The guilt is real, but I’ve had a couple dentists over the years quietly admit that missing a night here a...

I've gotta second the silver jewelry tip—saved my favorite bracelet that way. But toothpaste also rescued my sneakers once. Had some stubborn scuffs, ...