Yeah, rice was a total no-go for my kid too...we didn't even attempt quinoa or couscous because I was paranoid they'd get stuck somewhere. Honestly, I...

I've thought about peroxide too, but doesn't it damage the mouthguard material over time? I remember my dentist warning me about soaking mine in anyth...

I've seen some dentists on TikTok actually, but I wonder if teens even take them seriously or just scroll past? My son rolls his eyes whenever I forwa...

Hmm, I wouldn't count on it being that easy. When my daughter needed braces, I asked about switching mid-treatment, and they seemed pretty hesitant. M...

Cold foods helped my daughter a lot, actually... smoothies were good, but yogurt was hit or miss. Did anyone else find yogurt too thick or sticky some...

Ugh, toothbrushes are definitely pricier now...but honestly, I get nervous about swapping them too soon or too late. Does anyone else's dentist recomm...

I totally get your anxiety—my daughter had a similar procedure last year, and I was a nervous wreck beforehand. Honestly, clarity and patience from th...

Did your dentist mention anything about age affecting sensitivity? My daughter had hers whitened recently (she's 16), and even though we did the sensi...

I've been wondering the same thing about mouthwash actually...my kiddo has braces and complains about gum sensitivity a lot lately. We've tried a few ...

Did you notice any sensitivity issues right after the braces came off, or did it take a while to kick in? My daughter just got hers removed last week,...

Does your dentist really let you use headphones during the checkup? I've always wondered if that's actually allowed, especially for kids. My daughter ...

Glad I'm not alone with the peanut butter thing—I thought I was just being picky. Did you find avocado smoothies filling enough? I always worried my k...

My kid's dentist recommended these sealants a while back, and we went ahead with it too. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—like, is this really neces...

I feel you on the scrambled eggs thing. My kiddo's been struggling with braces lately, and eggs were supposed to be our easy go-to meal...but nope, th...