Haha, been there... sometimes masking just makes it weirder. Ever tried activated charcoal to absorb odors? Works wonders in dentistry, might help her...

Honestly, it's more "fake it till you make it" for me. I still internally panic a bit, but I've learned kids pick up on our cues. When I started backi...

Exactly—people often overlook abrasiveness when choosing toothpaste. Checking the RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasivity) rating helps a lot. Anything under ...

Chamomile tea worked pretty well for me too, but I also found rinsing gently with warm salt water helped speed things up. It reduces inflammation and ...

Switching toothpaste can help, but honestly, sometimes it's not enough. I had similar gum issues a while back—tried every sensitive toothpaste out the...

I've actually found baking soda to be a bit tricky—it's easy to underestimate how abrasive it can be, even if you're careful. Personally, I prefer act...

I've noticed something similar—certain fluoride toothpastes leave my mouth feeling dry or sensitive, while others don't. Switching brands helped me pi...

We waited a bit longer with our son—around 14 months—and honestly, it didn't seem to make much difference in terms of comfort. He was pretty wary the ...

Yeah, that's definitely true about chlorhexidine. I used it briefly after my apicoectomy, and while it did help with inflammation, I noticed some stai...

Yeah, pudding fatigue is real... I remember hitting day 3 and craving literally anything with texture. Hang tight—once you're onto soft pasta or oatme...

Had a similar experience when I moved apartments and forgot to restock mouthwash for like a month. Honestly, didn't notice any big difference either. ...

We tried one of those rings too, and honestly it was hit or miss with our daughter. Sometimes she seemed soothed by the cold, other times she'd toss i...

Had the same issue with my daughter—she complained non-stop about the burning. We switched to alcohol-free fluoride rinse about six months ago, and it...