Totally relate to the retainer paranoia. When I first got mine, I was convinced I’d lose it within a week—kept checking my bag like every hour. The we...
I hear you on the ER vs. urgent care debate, but honestly, I lean toward urgent care more than most folks seem to. I’ve had a couple of dental emerge...
That’s pretty much what I’ve heard too—my hygienist said if you’re brushing and flossing right, that’s most of the battle. I used to buy those fancy r...
Man, I totally get the battery anxiety with cordless ones. I had a stretch where mine would die halfway through—super annoying when you’ve got food st...
Yeah, braces made my gums super touchy too—felt like every snack was a gamble. Spicy chips? Instant regret. I tried switching to one of those water fl...
Totally get the thing about the “massage” mode—it just feels odd, right? I bounced between settings too but always ended up back at regular. With brac...
I used to be all about the string floss, but after some dental work (tight contacts between teeth), I found water flossers actually helped with spots ...
It’s definitely hit-or-miss for us, honestly. My kid gets a kick out of mouthwash, but I agree—nothing really replaces a solid brushing. We tried lett...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think the pricier, dentist-made ones would last forever, but nope—mine usually ends up with cracks or ...
I get what you mean about old habits—sometimes I catch myself gripping the electric too hard, especially if I’m in a rush. Does anyone else find the v...
Honestly, I kind of see it the other way around. Those posters with the gnarly photos never did much for me—just made me want to look away and forget ...
Yeah, reward charts can definitely lose their charm after a while. Kids are smart—they catch on quick and get bored easily. Switching up the rewards h...
Totally agree about dish soap—it's saved me more times than I can count, especially on oily food stains. But have you tried baking soda paste for toug...
Totally agree about the cold compresses, they were a lifesaver for me too. Food-wise, I found smoothies and soups helpful, but honestly, what really s...