I totally relate to this. The first time my wire poked out, I tried to tough it out with wax because I didn’t want to pay for an extra visit or miss w...
I feel this on a spiritual level—my mirror is basically proof I use my water flosser, whether I want it or not. I’ve tried the “lean way in” trick, bu...
Totally relate to the bargaining thing—my son could probably negotiate his way out of bedtime if I let him, haha. I like your unicorn-flosser idea, bu...
Totally get where you're coming from with the sensitivity issue. I haven't done professional whitening myself (mostly because of the cost, tbh), but e...
I totally get the struggle...spent weeks comparing prices myself. Aligners seemed pricier upfront, but convenience-wise, they're a lifesaver. Honestly...
Totally relatable, the battery thing drove me nuts too. I stuck with cordless though, mostly because countertop ones seemed pricier...but yeah, the mi...
You're lucky your insurance pitched in! Mine didn't cover much, so I hesitated for ages...but honestly, biting the bullet (pun intended 😅) on ...
Switched to alcohol-free mouthwash a while back too, mostly because it was cheaper at my local store haha. But honestly, my gums feel way less irritat...
Yeah, I totally get this. My dad had a similar experience. We got him one of those electric brushes that was supposed to be "senior-friendly," but hon...
Yeah, I've noticed that too. But honestly, sometimes the pricier brands aren't always better taste-wise. I switched to a cheaper brand recently—surpri...
Yeah, baking soda can definitely be rough—I remember trying it once and feeling like I'd scrubbed my gums with sandpaper, haha. I've had better luck w...
Totally agree with you both. Waxed floss made a big difference for me too, especially since I was always dealing with irritation and bleeding gums. Pl...
Haha, blended chicken noodle soup sounds questionable to me too...but honestly, don't knock it till you've tried it. I was skeptical at first, but wit...
Haha, I totally relate to that initial burn. When I first switched to a stronger mouthwash, I legit thought I'd made a huge mistake—felt like rinsing ...
Haha, this made me chuckle because I've definitely wondered the same thing sometimes. I had a similar experience where one dentist recommended an expe...