Spacing them out really helped my daughter too. Funny, I thought using the sensitive toothpaste would be enough, but those “sharp zings” you mentioned...
Waiting was tough for me, too. I had a molar pulled and my dentist wanted a few months of healing before the implant. I was super self-conscious at wo...
Letting them bring a stuffed animal is such a good idea. My daughter clung to her little bunny the whole time, and I think it helped her feel less alo...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually found the timer helps me stay consistent—especially on those nights when I’m half-asleep and just wa...
I totally did the same thing—boiled tap water like I was prepping for some science experiment. My mom said I was being dramatic, but honestly, it help...
Can totally relate to the “where did the wax go?” mystery. I’ve woken up more than once convinced I’d find a lump of it stuck somewhere in my cheek, b...
That metallic taste totally threw me off too, but my oral surgeon said it’s pretty common—something about blood mixing with saliva. I actually had mor...
My kiddo gets pretty anxious at the dentist, so I totally get this. One time I tried the “timeline” idea, but she still got antsy after a while. What’...
I totally get the appeal of baking soda, but every time I’ve tried it—even mixed with water—it left my teeth feeling weirdly sensitive for days after....
Funny, my recovery didn’t feel as smooth as what you both described. I get what you’re saying about the body adapting——but I ended up second-guessing ...
Haha, "Tooth Patrol" is adorable, reminds me of my own childhood. My dad had this goofy song he'd sing every night about "banishing the cavity monster...
We had a similar experience with those toothbrushes too. My son got one as a gift from his grandma and was super excited at first—he even wanted to br...
I totally relate to the sensitivity thing—mine was pretty intense at first too. I remember trying to bite into a banana and thinking, "seriously, even...
I totally relate to the sensitivity thing—mine was pretty noticeable too, especially with cold drinks. As for those at-home trays, my dentist gave me ...
I feel you on the anxiety part. When I first tried DIY molds, mine came out looking like chewed bubblegum—definitely not my proudest moment, haha. But...