Veggie straws fooled me too. I remember buying them thinking, “Hey, these have to be better than chips, right?” but then I got a piece wedged in my mo...

I totally worried about that too, especially since I was trying to avoid another appointment (and more bills). When I moved from soup to mashed potato...

I totally get this. I’ve had those same thoughts, especially when the bills start piling up or insurance doesn’t cover as much as you’d hope. But hone...

I was so worried about dry socket too, but honestly, being gentle with rinsing and not spending money on fancy mouthwashes worked fine for me. Did you...

Yeah, this totally confused me too. My dentist was super clear: “No rinsing for 24 hours, then start salt water.” But my sister’s dentist handed her a...

Not gonna lie, I always felt a bit silly buying all these fancy mouthwashes and special brushes when my budget was already stretched from the braces t...

I totally get where you’re coming from. The cost of sealants made me pause too, especially since our insurance only covers part of it. I kept asking m...

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. My daughter seemed to zone out and rush more with the electric than when she had to actually move the brush he...

I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I just used a cheap bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel. Worked fine for me, and way cheaper than those fanc...

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing about electric brushes. My daughter hated the buzzing at first, but after a week she got used to it—and the tim...

Copper’s way cheaper too, right? That’s honestly why I stuck with it. The aftertaste is a bit weird, but I just rinse with water and it’s gone. Silico...

I totally agree with this. I’m all for using apps if they help catch something early, but sometimes I wonder if they just make me more paranoid. Like,...

Totally get this. I used to think, “Eh, it’s just a twinge, how bad can it get?” Fast forward a few months and I’m sitting there with a giant bill for...

Honestly, I was dying for popcorn too, but after seeing how much I’d spent, I got super paranoid about cracking a tooth or messing up my retainer. Did...

Clove oil is kind of a mixed bag, honestly. I tried it when I had my wisdom teeth out last year because I didn’t want to shell out for more meds, but ...