Couldn’t agree more about the “Christmas tree” brushes. I actually keep a pack in my backpack, plus one in the bathroom and one at my desk. There’s so...
I totally get this. I was skeptical about tongue scraping at first, but after a week of using one, my breath improved way more than with those minty r...
The water rinse thing is definitely more “better than nothing,” especially with a 3-year-old. Mine mostly just ends up making a mess or swallowing it,...
I totally get this—scratching is my biggest worry too. I tried using a soft toothbrush once and it actually left some faint marks, so now I just stick...
I totally agree with your take on IV sedation. Laughing gas does help, but if you're someone who tends to overanalyze every little sound or sensation ...
When my son had his impacted tooth out, we went with IV sedation. Honestly, kids usually handle it pretty well...he was groggy afterward but bounced b...
I had a similar experience—sensitivity lasted a good few days after each session. Spacing treatments definitely helped, but honestly, nothing fully st...
Picking flavors definitely helps, but it wasn't a magic fix for my son. He spent ages debating between bubblegum and watermelon toothpaste, finally ch...
I agree, timers can definitely help once you get used to them. My mom had a similar experience—initially she complained about the buzzing and said it ...
Mine wore down pretty fast too—maybe 6-8 months tops. I asked my dentist, and she said heavy grinders usually chew through the drugstore ones quicker....
I went through something similar a while back. After reading a bunch of conflicting stuff online, I decided to ask another dentist for a second opinio...
Glad to hear the cordless is working out for you. I was actually debating between cordless and countertop myself recently, and your experience lines u...
Haha, I suspected the same thing! Recently went down a toothbrush rabbit hole myself—so many options claiming to be "the best." Ended up asking anothe...
This is interesting because we've seen something similar with our son. Initially, he was really sensitive to loud environments and busy waiting rooms,...
I get what you're saying, but honestly, even with a solid routine, I still find myself second-guessing things. Maybe it's just me being overly analyti...