Funny thing, for me it’s the opposite. I tried switching to a water flosser, but I always felt like stuff was still stuck between my teeth after. Mayb...

That’s smart. I remember when my grandkids had braces, the ortho gave us a “starter kit” but after that, those little bottles were pricey. We ended up...

That’s interesting—my dentist kept telling me to “go easy” but old habits die hard, especially when you’re worried about missing a spot. After my last...

I remember when my hygienist first suggested a water flosser—honestly, I thought it sounded like a fancy gadget I’d use for a week and then stash unde...

You nailed it with the Highlights magazine and the fish tank—those were the big “perks” back in my day. I honestly think cartoons are a huge step up. ...

Right? It was a lot more straightforward back then. My kids always wanted those brushes with cartoon characters, but honestly, half the time they’d ju...

Yeah, I've noticed something similar. My dentist always warns me away from dried fruits, but honestly, I can't resist snacking on apricots and figs ev...

Yeah, I've seen that too, but honestly, sometimes those distractions just don't cut it for me. My dentist tried playing sitcoms once, and I found myse...

Haha, your storytelling approach is pretty creative—wish I'd thought of something like that when my own kids were little. I remember trying the singin...

Haha, these ideas are great. Wish I'd thought of something like that when my grandkids were younger... might've saved a lot of bedtime battles. Curiou...

I get what you mean about water feeling bland initially, but honestly, I've found it depends a lot on the water itself. Tap water varies so much depen...

Yeah, that's solid advice. Another thing you might try—especially if it's just the smell that's off—is letting it sit uncovered for a bit in a well-ve...

I remember trying baking soda once or twice, but couldn't get past that gritty feeling...felt like sandpaper on my teeth, lol. Activated charcoal soun...

I was skeptical about the night guard too, thought it'd be impossible to sleep with something in my mouth. But honestly, after a week or so, I barely ...

Haha, wish I'd read your tip sooner—I just had my first whitening session last week, and yeah, the drooling struggle is real. 😂 I didn't even ...