We did the toothbrush shuffle too. I’d start with the smallest one for a few days after anything sensitive, then switch back to a regular kids’ brush ...
I’m with you on the “needs improvement” look from the dentist—been there more times than I care to admit. Here’s what’s worked for me: I keep a cheap ...
Honestly, the storybook/video thing totally backfired for us. I thought prepping my son with a “fun” cartoon about the dentist would help, but it actu...
Ice cream was the only thing I could stomach after my wisdom teeth came out, too. I kept telling myself to try those meal replacement shakes—figured m...
I totally get where you’re coming from—my teenager thought disclosing tablets were a game changer at first, but honestly, they’re more of a teaching t...
I switched to picks for a while when I was dealing with some finger pain, and honestly, I didn’t notice any big changes at my cleanings. The hygienist...
Those crystals are wild expensive for what they are. I tried them once and honestly didn’t notice much difference compared to just using a little dish...
I hear you, and I’ve been there. For me, the clicking faded after about 8 months, but the random aches stuck around longer. What helped was tracking p...
Yeah, I get what you mean about the subtle changes. When I first started flossing every day, I honestly didn’t see much difference in the mirror, but ...
I had the same issue with sensitivity after using whitening strips—like, even breathing in cold air made my teeth zing. It took a couple weeks before ...
That’s exactly what bugged me about cordless ones. First week was fine, then I swear it started dying halfway through a session—right when I’d already...
My youngest used to get super antsy at the dentist, especially when things ran late. What worked for us was breaking it down—first, I’d let her choose...
I’m with you on the “everyone’s different” thing. I’ve had three extractions over the last few years (lucky me), and each time, my mouth reacted a bit...
I totally get what you're saying about cordless. I've been using a countertop model for years, and while I appreciate the strong pressure, the clutter...
I've actually been using my old trays on and off for a couple months now, and yeah, they're definitely not as snug as before. I notice they shift arou...