I totally get the sticker shock—when I needed both, I remember thinking the root canal would be the big expense, but the crown actually cost me more. ...
Can totally relate to the “gross but satisfying” feeling—there’s something weirdly addictive about seeing what comes off. I also started with a plasti...
Totally get what you mean about bread—sometimes I’d look at a sandwich and just nope out. My weirdest one was with apples. I used to love them, but af...
I totally get what you mean about “getting used to” chewing on one side. After I lost a premolar, I thought I’d just tough it out for a bit, but then ...
This cracked me up—been there, done that, and yep, I still catch myself counting sometimes. I totally agree about Sonicare being more “fun” at first. ...
Man, I remember that phase where it felt like my braces were just… there. Not doing anything, not hurting (which made me suspicious), and definitely n...
I've tried the charcoal toothpaste myself, and honestly, it's not as gritty as you'd think...but it does make your sink look like a crime scene, lol. ...
Haha, your chamomile story reminds me of when I first tried making peppermint oil at home. Thought I'd nailed it until I brushed my teeth with it—talk...
Monthly payments were a huge relief for me too. I remember when my dentist first quoted the upfront cost, my eyes practically popped out of my head, l...
I totally hear you on the sensitivity issue—that baking soda paste can be brutal if you're not careful. But honestly, I've had pretty decent results w...
I've heard that warning about toothpaste scratching retainers too, but honestly, I've used it occasionally on my clear aligners without any noticeable...
My daughter had sedation for dental work last year when she was 5, and honestly, it went way smoother than I'd imagined. She was a bit groggy afterwar...
It's interesting you mention saltwater rinses helping so much—I actually had the opposite experience. My dentist recommended them too, but honestly, I...
Haha, couldn't agree more. We went through a similar toothpaste drama with our youngest—turns out moderation and supervision were key. Also, crunchy v...
I've definitely had mixed experiences with sensitive toothpastes myself. For me, even the ones specifically labeled for sensitivity didn't always do t...