We went through something similar with my daughter last year. Our dentist did mention zirconia, but honestly, the price difference was huge and insura...
My kiddo’s been in braces for about six months now, and the mouth guard question keeps coming up. The orthodontist mentioned that some of the silicone...
I used to think brushing right after coffee was the responsible thing too, but our pediatric dentist actually warned me about that. My daughter’s teet...
I hear you about the hassle of retainers, but I’m not totally convinced permanent ones are always the lesser evil. My daughter got a bonded retainer a...
That’s basically how I feel every time I look at my kid’s bridge. She’s only 14, so maybe I’m overthinking it, but I worry constantly about whether we...
I hear what you’re saying, but I have to admit, I’m still a little nervous about how strict the “no snacking” rule has to be. My son’s always been a g...
My daughter just started with braces a few months ago, and I have to admit, the pain management part has been a real learning curve for us. Saltwater ...
My kid just had jaw surgery a couple months ago, and honestly, I’m still not sure we’ve figured out the best way to handle all the irritation. We went...
That anxiety around the toothbrush is so real—I watched my kid like a hawk those first few days, just trying to make sure she didn’t accidentally jab ...
Totally agree about the swelling after a surgical extraction—it looked so much worse than I expected, and my kid was miserable for days. I was honestl...
Popcorn really is the worst for braces—my daughter’s ortho actually gave us a whole list of foods to avoid, and popcorn was right at the top. I’ve tri...
I get nervous about my kid’s teeth with braces, honestly. We’ve got the water flosser and all those tiny brushes, but I still make sure he does regula...
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually couldn’t bring myself to do the “ceremony” thing. I worried it might make my daughter feel like she was...
My son had braces last year and we ran into the same issue—couldn’t use gum at all, so we leaned on sprays and mouthwash. I’m honestly a bit skeptical...