My dad had a similar experience, actually. He was pretty stubborn about switching from manual brushes because he thought electric ones were just overp...

Vanilla ice cream was my go-to as well, mostly because it was cheap and soothing—win-win. Mashed sweet potatoes sound amazing, but honestly, instant m...

Sensitive gums are honestly the worst—I feel your pain. I went through a similar thing a while back, and it was driving me nuts too. Tried gels, saltw...

I get what you're saying about being proactive, but honestly, sometimes asking too many questions just stresses me out more. Last time I went, I asked...

I've tried the hydroxyapatite toothpaste myself, and honestly, it did help with that fuzzy feeling a bit. But man, those remineralizing products can g...

Ugh, sugar's my kryptonite too—especially soda. I swear, sometimes it's like my gums wanna pack up and leave town after a Coke. Weirdly enough, spicy ...

Haha, totally agree on trusting your gut—sometimes you just know, right? We lucked out with a dentist who has cartoons playing on the ceiling...genius...

Yeah, warm compresses are legit, but honestly, I'm too cheap even for the rice bags—I just microwaved a damp towel. Worked like a charm and saved me a...

I've heard about oil pulling before but never actually tried it myself—mostly because the idea of swishing oil around for 15 minutes sounds kinda... i...

I've been doing the midday mouthwash thing too, mostly because I got tired of feeling like I was literally spitting money down the drain after brushin...

You know, I used to chew gum constantly at work because it kept me from snacking (budget-friendly tip right there, lol). But after a while, I noticed ...

Totally get you on the lukewarm water thing—sometimes my gums act like drama queens and even room-temp water feels like ice cubes. Aloe vera gel sound...

Ocean waves are definitely the way to go for me too. I tried forest sounds once, thinking it would be all peaceful and zen, but nope...felt like I was...

Haha, totally feel you on the donut radar thing. Every single time I tell myself I'm gonna cut back on sugar, someone at work magically decides it's d...

Haha, bubblegum mishaps are the worst! Glad your son adjusted well, but honestly, my experience was a bit different. I found temporary dentures pretty...