We had a similar experience—my kid was way more bothered by the weird taste than the pain. Ice chips definitely helped, but he also liked those little...
I get the idea of making brushing fun, but honestly, I try to keep it simple. The more “volcanoes” and mess, the more cleaning for me… and it kinda tu...
That really hits home. I’ve got a five-year-old who’s had two cavities already, and I honestly felt like the worst parent when the dentist told me. We...
We did the character toothbrush thing too, worked wonders. Another trick was brushing together—toddlers love copying adults. Honestly, a little swallo...
Same here, my kid's dentist actually recommended one of these sensor brushes because he was scrubbing way too aggressively and damaging his gums. Defi...
Yeah, subtle scare tactics can work wonders. When my daughter started getting into those DIY braces videos, I casually mentioned a friend's kid who en...
Soups are good, but honestly mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs were my go-to. Easy to make, filling, and you can mix in cheese or gravy for flavor. I...
Relaxation techniques have their place, but honestly, when my son had braces and a mouthguard, stress wasn't the issue—it was distraction. He'd leave ...
I agree, prepping with sensitive toothpaste beforehand really helped me too. My teeth felt sensitive for maybe a day or two after whitening, but nothi...
Podcasts worked well for my daughter too, especially storytelling ones. She used to get pretty anxious at the dentist, but something about following a...
Same experience here—my son used chlorhexidine after getting braces, and yep, the staining was pretty noticeable. Fluoride rinses have been way easier...
I totally get where you're coming from. When my kid was younger, I went through the same back-and-forth about fluoride toothpaste. We tried natural to...
Totally agree on lentil soups, they were a staple when my daughter had her gum surgery. Another thing that worked surprisingly well for us was mashed ...
Totally agree about skipping the fancy extras. When we first switched, I almost fell for the Bluetooth gimmick too—like, do I really need an app to te...
Scrambled eggs sound okay, but oatmeal always felt too sticky for my kid after her biopsy...it stuck everywhere and was a bit uncomfortable. Applesauc...