Letting kids pick their own toothpaste flavor does sound like a good way to get them involved, but honestly, I haven’t found it makes much difference ...

That’s been our experience, too. While the research suggests string floss is slightly better at removing plaque if you do it perfectly, getting a kid ...

That’s interesting about the milk—my dentist said the same thing, but I always wondered if it really makes a difference compared to saline. We don’t u...

That’s interesting, because I’ve noticed something similar with my son’s partials. He’s pretty diligent about brushing, but if we skip the soaking tab...

We just went through this with my kid and honestly, the Waterpik made a huge difference getting food out from around his braces. It was a bit of a mes...

Funny how that works, right? I used to think the sugar in ice cream would slow things down, but honestly, after my kid’s last extraction, it was the o...

We went through something similar with my daughter last year—she really wanted whiter teeth before school photos, but after just one strip her teeth w...

I see your point about sugar being the real culprit, but I do think sealants are a bit underrated. My daughter’s had them for a couple years now, and ...

That's a good point about stress and allergies. My daughter’s gum issues seem to flare up more during exam periods, and her dentist never really asks ...

From what I've noticed with my daughter—she has juvenile arthritis—the thicker handles on electric toothbrushes are definitely a plus. She initially f...

Audiobooks or podcasts can definitely help ease anxiety—we found similar success with calming music playlists. Regarding second opinions, I'd add that...

My daughter had a similar experience with popcorn—just one kernel did the trick. Honestly, I think orthodontists sometimes exaggerate the risks to kee...