Mixing it up sounds smart, but I always wonder—how do you know when to switch routines? I tried a sticker chart for a week and my son just started sti...
We actually tried the “binky fairy” thing too, but honestly I’m not sure it worked as smoothly for us. My daughter kept asking where it went and seeme...
Is it actually okay to use mouthwash that soon after gum surgery, though? I keep reading such mixed things online—some say any alcohol-based rinse is ...
That “pop” when you finally get a popcorn husk out is weirdly satisfying—totally get that. I’m still figuring out if it’s better to use the water flos...
I get what you’re saying about the milk thing, but I’ve actually read a bunch of stuff that says milk really is best for keeping a tooth alive if it g...
I get where you’re coming from, but isn’t there a point where the pain just means something isn’t right? Like, I know everyone says “just use them les...
I totally get the photo thing—I started a “gum selfie” album on my phone just to track the tiniest changes. Not sure if it helped or just made me more...
That’s exactly what freaked me out too. I started using whitening strips last week and got these sharp, sudden pains—almost like a mini electric shock...
Is it really that much better than getting a cavity filled? I’m honestly freaking out about the “sticky teeth” thing—does it last all day or just a fe...
I totally get what you mean. I just got my first night guard a couple weeks ago, and it feels massive. Is it normal for your jaw to ache a bit at firs...
I get wanting to focus on the main stuff and not stress every detail, but I keep wondering—if you skip the custom mouth guard, is the OTC one really e...
That makes sense about the extra pillows—honestly, I was surprised how much difference it made when I tried it. I kept second-guessing if I was overdo...
That’s interesting—my dentist told me to avoid whitening mouthwashes for now because my teeth are super sensitive too. Did your orthodontist say anyth...
Mashed sweet potatoes were definitely helpful for me too, but honestly, soups ended up being my go-to. Did anyone else find that temperature was just ...
Glad to hear your sensitivity wasn't too bad—I keep imagining it'll feel like biting into ice cream with sensitive teeth, and that makes me cringe jus...