I get where you’re coming from. I remember being convinced that I needed the “ultimate” model because of all the bells and whistles—pressure sensors, ...
Mashed potatoes really are a lifesaver after oral surgery. I remember thinking I’d never want to see another potato again by the end of that first wee...
I totally get what you mean about things feeling off after dental work. I had braces for a couple years, and every time they adjusted the wires, my wh...
I get the paranoia around eating with those kits, but honestly, I found the anxiety faded after a couple of days. For me, the bigger issue was how awk...
That really rings true for me—I’ve noticed with my own son (he’s 8 now) that too much prep can actually backfire. He’ll start counting down the minute...
Funny you mention that—I caved and did the in-office whitening once. Honestly, the results were pretty solid, but the sensitivity afterwards was no jo...
I get where you’re coming from, but in my experience, too much excitement can sometimes backfire—especially for kids with braces or appliances. I’ve s...
I get where you’re coming from—missing a brushing here and there doesn’t usually spell disaster. It’s easy to feel like you’ve failed if you skip a ni...
That’s exactly what my ortho told me too—those sticky dried fruits are basically the worst for braces. I used to snack on granola bars thinking they w...
I get your point about backing off completely, but honestly, in my experience, patience combined with a targeted approach worked better. When I had se...
Haha, silicone covers are definitely a step up from wax. Wax always felt like a temporary fix that barely lasted through lunch. I remember constantly ...
Sticker charts can be hit or miss, honestly. For us, what really helped was making brushing teeth into a family routine—everyone brushing together at ...
Peroxide definitely has its merits, but honestly, I haven't always had the best luck with it for tougher stains—especially when they've already set in...
I completely agree—monthly installments made it simpler for me to manage financially, too. Plus, spreading out payments allowed me to comfortably opt ...
Totally agree about the timer—it's easy to underestimate how fast peroxide can fade darker colors. I've found that diluting it slightly with water hel...