I totally get what you mean about motivation coming and going. My daughter has an implant (she’s way younger than most people I know with one), and ho...
I totally get where you're coming from. My kid’s always been self-conscious about their teeth, and honestly, I worry about it more than they do someti...
My kiddo’s going through this right now with braces, and honestly, it’s been nerve-wracking. Her orthodontist was really clear about not forcing any b...
That’s exactly what my kid’s dentist keeps telling us, too. I used to think the rougher the paste, the cleaner you got, but now I’m always worried abo...
My kid’s ortho swears by the rinses, but honestly I’m always nervous they’ll sting or make things worse. Wax is great for the wires, but we did have a...
I get what you mean about the saltwater—it’s soothing, but I kept worrying it wasn’t enough for my kid’s loose tooth. I actually got more anxious just...
This is exactly why I get nervous every time I take my kid in for anything more than a cleaning. I keep a little notebook with every appointment and w...
Wax is a staple in our house, but I totally relate to your frustration. My kiddo’s had braces for about a year now, and honestly, I feel like I’m alwa...
That’s exactly how my kid is now—she’ll literally flinch if someone offers her popcorn. I’m always double-checking snack labels for hidden crunchiness...
Funny, I was the total opposite with my kid’s surgery. I was glued to the freezer swapping out ice packs every 20 minutes—probably overdoing it, but I...
I totally get what you mean about second-guessing every food choice—after my daughter’s procedure, I spent ages googling “is warm soup okay?” and stil...
It’s interesting reading how different the pain can be for everyone. My kiddo’s been dealing with braces for a few months now, and honestly, I get so ...
You’re not alone with the Waterpik mess... My kid has braces and honestly, I dread the nightly routine. Water everywhere, and I’m never convinced we a...
That metallic taste thing really threw me for a loop too, but I was dealing with it on behalf of my kiddo after her root tip surgery. She kept saying ...
Yeah, I totally relate—when my daughter needed a root canal, I was so anxious I barely processed half the paperwork. There were a couple charges that ...