I’m right there with you. I keep reading that even soft brushes can scratch the plastic, and then it’s like, what’s worse—cloudy trays or gross ones? ...

I’m in the same boat—missing a molar, dentist says I could do either. Was the bridge painful at all? How long did it take to get used to chewing on it...

I’m actually in the middle of this decision myself for my mom. The van was super easy—she liked that she didn’t have to arrange a ride, and it felt le...

I totally get what you mean about the jaw feeling out of sync. I’m actually waiting for my first root canal next week, and honestly, I’m kind of obses...

Is it weird that I’m actually more worried about those “S” and “TH” sounds than the actual fit of my dentures? I keep tripping over words like “thanks...

Wait, the fridge? That actually made me laugh—now I’m worried I’ll do the same. I keep checking my bag like every five minutes because I’m so paranoid...

Wait, you can actually knock off brackets with an electric brush? That’s kinda freaking me out... I just got my braces put on and I’m paranoid about b...

Wait, is it actually safe to use those silica packets from shoe boxes? I always thought they were kind of toxic or at least not meant for stuff you pu...

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...