I get the worry about “quick fixes,” but I’ve actually used baking soda a few times over the years when I wanted my teeth to look better for something...

I get what you mean about the nerves. Even after a bunch of dental work over the years, I still tense up when I hear that drill start. The numbing wea...

Had a similar issue myself, teeth started shifting slightly again after years post-braces. Dentist kept nudging me toward aligners, but honestly, it f...

Have you tried just letting them pick out their own floss at the store? My grandkids got way more into it when they felt like it was their choice. Fla...

Diluting with vodka makes sense, especially if you're dealing with something overly floral. Have you ever tried using glycerin instead? I've found it ...

Cream cheese sounds interesting—never thought of that. Did you find it made the potatoes too rich though? I stuck mostly to soups and smoothies when t...

Salt water rinses were pretty soothing for me right from the start, but I kept mine lukewarm—not too hot or cold. Cold smoothies definitely helped num...

I've never tried aloe specifically for neutralizing herbal tinctures, but it makes sense given its soothing properties. Usually, when I've messed up s...

Eggs were my go-to as well... Scrambled eggs, specifically. But did anyone else find mashed potatoes tricky? Soft, sure, but they stuck everywhere—fel...