That “popcorn jaw” description is too real. Mine started making those weird noises in my late teens—sometimes it’s just a click, other days it’s a ful...

I actually had kind of the opposite experience. I know everyone swears by ice, but for me, it started to feel like it was making my jaw tense up after...

I totally relate to the “cartoon character” voice thing. Took me a good while before I stopped obsessing over every little sound or weird click. Hones...

Yeah, I totally relate to the “soft foods only” phase—mine lasted longer than I’d admit. My dentist was also pretty firm about not rushing, but he did...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m a little more cautious. Even if it’s “just a stain,” sometimes those spots can hide early cavities, especially...

I totally get what you mean about the drama in the toothbrush aisle. My twins are the same—one is obsessed with her “rainbow sparkles” manual brush, a...

Totally get what you mean about the “human lie detector” thing—my daughter’s the same. I tried to play it cool once, but she caught on and started ask...

I totally get what you mean about the Waterpik “poncho” phase—my bathroom mirror looked like a Jackson Pollock painting the first week I tried it. I’v...

That’s super relatable. I went through the same adjustment period with my partial—it felt weird at first, but after a week or two, it was just part of...

I’ve been down this road with my daughter’s tooth—honestly, the hardest part is not knowing if you’re doing the right thing by waiting. Our dentist to...