I get where you’re coming from. My kid has super tight teeth and sensitive gums, and we went through a bunch of “natural” flosses hoping to find somet...
Making it a game worked for us, but only for a little while. My kid caught on pretty quick—one week it was “let’s brush the dinosaur’s teeth,” next we...
You’re not alone with the “is my bridge falling apart or am I just aging” spiral—my kid’s got a bridge after a sports injury, and I swear I’m always s...
Totally get this. Honestly, I had the same debate with myself before shelling out for the custom one. My kid’s super sensitive to anything in her mout...
I get the urge to check every little thing, but honestly, I don’t think it’s always necessary to jump on the phone with the orthodontist unless someth...
My kid was on the soft food train too—mashed potatoes, applesauce, a lot of oatmeal. The blender lived on the counter for weeks. We tried scrambled eg...
Yep, that’s what finally convinced me too. My kid would never sit still with a bag of veggies on her face, but the wrap actually stays put while she n...
My kiddo’s the same way—those breathing visuals just make her more antsy. We tried laughing gas for a filling, and it helped her relax but didn’t turn...
Couldn’t agree more about the rubber bands—my kid’s been through two rounds of braces and those things turn up everywhere. I do think springs are less...
Same here. My son’s brushing got way more consistent when we switched to electric—less nagging about how long or if he’s actually reaching the back. W...
My kid chipped a tooth last year, and those temp kits are honestly a nightmare. Trying to get a squirmy eight-year-old to keep their mouth open and “l...
I totally get what you mean about gum sometimes making things worse. My kid has the same struggle after certain snacks—mint gum just seems to mix with...
My kiddo’s ortho actually warned us off metal tongue cleaners, especially with braces. She said some of her patients ended up nicking their tongues or...
My kid had an extraction last year and I was glued to her side, making sure she didn’t sneak any crunchy snacks. We stuck with yogurt and scrambled eg...
My kid had some bleeding, but honestly, it wasn’t just at the start. Even after a few months, if she slacked on brushing, her gums puffed up again. I ...