Haha, yeah, those replacement heads can feel pricey at first. But honestly, for me, they've been totally worth it. I switched to electric about two ye...

Diluting with a neutral oil definitely sounds like a smart workaround—but honestly, sometimes if an extraction goes weird, it's just better to start f...

Totally relate to this! Sensitive toothpaste beforehand is a lifesaver. Also, sipping room-temp water instead of cold helped me a ton...sounds weird, ...

It took me about four weeks to really feel back to normal after my wisdom teeth were pulled. Honestly, I think it depends a lot on how complicated the...

That's actually a great tip—I wish I'd known about those sensors sooner. When I first switched to electric, I was convinced harder brushing meant clea...

I've been flossing around my implants with threaders for nearly a decade now, and honestly, they've worked great for me. My dentist did suggest interd...

I get why people recommend fluoride rinses, but honestly, I haven't found them that helpful for gum sensitivity specifically. For me, aloe-based mouth...

Totally relate to this. We went through two dentists before finding one who actually took the time to chat with my grandson and explain things in a ki...

I've actually had great luck with gentle soap too—switched over about a year ago after noticing my mouthguard was getting brittle from the denture tab...

Floss threaders drove me nuts too, honestly... I switched to interdental brushes (those tiny proxy brushes) and they're way easier. Water flossers are...

My dentist always said earlier is better, even if it's just to get the baby used to the environment. Honestly, starting at 6 months vs. 12 months prob...

I get what you're saying about the laid-back dentist vibe...mine was similar, and at first I thought it was great—until I got home and realized I had ...

Haha, I can relate to the dentist gently nudging you back to fluoride. Had a similar experience myself—tried fluoride-free for a while thinking it was...