Same here, but with my kid it was even harder. I probably worried more than he did. He’d say it felt “zingy” if he chewed near the stitches—maybe kind...
I get why ibuprofen helps, but I’m always nervous about giving it too often, especially with kids. I worry about the stomach stuff and just... overdoi...
I actually worry a lot about this with my daughter. She started noticing her gums in photos after a kid at school said something, and it really threw ...
Pizza nights are a big deal at our house, and honestly, it’s a constant tug-of-war in my brain between letting my kid enjoy it and stressing over what...
We’re in the same boat—my kid won’t touch anything sticky or mushy, so avocado rolls are out. I’m always worried about stuff getting stuck in the brac...
We tried oral sedation for my kid’s dental work last year and I was super nervous about it. I really liked that she was still awake and could answer w...
I get nervous about those whitening kits, especially after my kid’s dentist warned us about sensitivity. My daughter had to use a special toothpaste f...
Weirdly enough, my kid’s teeth are way more sensitive than mine ever were. The dentist said stannous fluoride could help, but I still worry every time...
Same here. I’m way too nervous to try anything dramatic. We just stick to gentle wiggling and let nature do its thing. Tissue or gauze is fine if it’s...
We tried switching up the brushing games a lot, but honestly, my kid just got confused after a while. I think he liked knowing what to expect—too many...
We’re in the middle of this right now with my kid—she’s got a Hawley and honestly, I’m always worried about her getting sores or messing up her speech...
I get why people like Waterpiks, but honestly, I worry about my kid using one. She’s a bit jumpy with anything new, and the first time she tried it, w...
Totally get this. My kid gets so anxious, and I’ve found even just letting her pick what to listen to helps a ton. Staying hydrated is smart—I always ...
I’ve always worried about germs, especially with kids using the brush. That’s exactly my concern. Does leaving it out really keep it cleaner? I’m nev...
That’s interesting, I didn’t realize the itching was such a common thing. My daughter had her root tip surgery two months ago and she still complains ...