Yeah, that's kinda what I'm thinking too. My daughter has a tooth that's impacted, and honestly, just hearing the word "impacted" makes me nervous... ...

I've heard good things about denture tablets too, but haven't tried them yet. We've been using mild soap and warm water for my son's mouthguard, and i...

I totally get your hesitation—I felt exactly the same way at first. My daughter's mouthguard always seemed a bit delicate, so I worried denture tablet...

My mom went through something similar when her arthritis started acting up more. At first, she was pretty skeptical about electric toothbrushes—said t...

I've noticed the sensitivity thing too—thought it was just me! Switched to using baking soda toothpaste maybe twice a week instead of daily, and that ...

Totally get what you mean about the straw thing feeling off...coffee is such a sensory experience, and sipping through a straw just doesn't hit the sa...

I've been wondering about that dryness thing too...my kid mentioned his mouth feels weird after vaping sometimes. Does sipping water really help enoug...

Haha, this is *exactly* me right now. My daughter had a retreatment about three weeks ago, and I've been driving myself nuts googling every little thi...

My daughter had a similar experience after her graft surgery. She found warmth much more comforting too, especially when her muscles were tight and ac...

Good to know about the whitening tablets—I honestly hadn't even thought about that. We've been using mild dish soap for my kiddo's retainer, but I was...

Interesting, never thought about waiting after mouthwash. My kid always complains breakfast tastes weird right after brushing... maybe that's why? I'l...

My daughter had gum contouring done last year (she was super self-conscious about her smile too). Honestly, it went smoother than I expected. She had ...

I feel you on the wedge pillows... we tried one for my son after his surgery, and it was pretty much useless. Ended up stacking a bunch of regular pil...

Delivery apps are honestly lifesavers in these situations... been there when my kid had oral surgery. But also, neighbors can surprise you—ours random...

My son actually had something similar happen recently, and he's still pretty young. Our dentist mentioned that even younger people can experience gum ...