Did your insurance cover the sealants for your kids? I keep hearing they’re worth it, but I’m not sure if the cost adds up, especially with multiple k...

I keep hearing about the water rinse thing, but does it really do much for little kids? I mean, I’ve tried to get my son to swish water after snacks, ...

Yeah, the price tag is what really got me too. My insurance only covered about half, so I still had to shell out a few hundred bucks. Did you get a pr...

I had the same issue with retainers, honestly. I tried to stick with mine for a while, but it was such a hassle remembering every night...and then cle...

I've only ever tried laughing gas myself, and honestly, it was fine even for a pretty intense extraction. I mean, yeah, I felt some pressure and tuggi...

I've heard toothpaste can polish silver, but doesn't it depend on the type? Like, wouldn't the whitening or gel ones mess things up? I'd probably test...

Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about the toothpaste thing. I've been tempted to switch to some of those pricier brands myself, but always wond...

Interesting you mention chilled applesauce... never thought of that. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I stuck mostly to room-temp mashed potatoes and l...

I've wondered about denture tablets too, but aren't they kind of pricey if you're using them regularly? I've been sticking with soap and water mostly ...

Has anyone actually tried heat early on and regretted it? My dentist was super clear about sticking to ice the first few days—said warmth too soon cou...

Yeah, I was wondering about grapes myself—aren't the skins supposed to be good for you normally? But I can totally see how they'd be a pain after some...

Hmm, cucumbers and peppers are fine, but aren't apples supposed to be better at scrubbing teeth because they're fibrous? I get the bracket anxiety tho...

My dentist mentioned salt water too, but I didn't really notice much difference myself. Maybe I wasn't doing it often enough or something... How many ...

Yeah, that's probably true, but I also wonder if orthodontists schedule more frequent visits at first just to make sure everything's on track. I remem...