- Totally get you on the rice thing—it’s like it splits into tiny ninjas and hides out everywhere. - Tried soft bread too, but yeah, it just turned ...

- My kiddo was convinced the electric brush was some kind of medieval torture device. Wouldn’t even let it near her mouth, but she’ll happily play wit...

- Totally get the "upfront cost stung a bit" part. My wallet still cries when I think about it. - Same here, didn't love the idea of grinding down per...

Here’s how I usually play it with post-root canal/retreatment weirdness: - If I’m popping Advil like it’s candy and still not sleeping, that’s my “ok...

- My kid legit flossed twice the morning before his cleaning, but still got told there was “some buildup.” He looked at me like I’d failed as a parent...

- Totally get what you mean about the mouthwashes making your teeth ache. Had a similar experience—felt like I was swishing with lemon juice. - H...

- "Sometimes you just gotta pick your battles...and maybe keep a toothbrush handy for those midnight milk runs." Relatable. I swear my kid has a six...

- Had both: wisdom teeth out in college, then lost a molar a few years later. - Wisdom teeth removal = chipmunk face and living on applesauce for a ...

- Wax never lasted more than a few bites for me either, especially with anything hot (soup = instant fail). - Bread trick is genius, but I always ende...

- - Totally get this. I used to attack my teeth like I was scrubbing burnt pans... turns out, not helpful. - Braces + onions = a combo that could kno...

- Tried to make my own mouthwash once—thought I’d go all natural and fancy. Ended up with something that tasted like spicy grass clippings and left my...