I relate to this so much. I was told the same thing about gum—no sticky stuff, nothing that could get wrapped around the brackets, etc. But sometimes ...

For us, mornings have always been smoother. My son’s way more willing to brush when he’s still waking up and not cranky yet. By bedtime, everyone’s pa...

I totally get the anxiety—every time I mess with a cracked tooth, I’m convinced I’m about to make it ten times worse. Honestly though, for me, it’s us...

That zapping pain after a tightening—yeah, I know exactly what you mean. My first couple of adjustments, I was half-convinced my teeth were about to f...

Warm water and a soft brush can help with the surface stuff, but I’d be a little wary about relying on that alone for more than a day or two. I tried ...

Title: Wax Always Melts Away on Me—Silicone Holds Up Better I can relate to this a lot. When I first got my braces, my ortho handed me a little box...

I get wanting to catch every little thing early, but honestly, I think it’s super hard to tell with sealants unless there’s a really obvious chunk mis...

I totally get that—using a baby toothbrush felt odd, but it was the only way I could brush near the stitches without stressing out. I did notice that ...

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...