We found the same thing when my son got his braces last year. The upfront discount wasn't huge, but still enough to make it worthwhile. One thing I wo...

Interesting, ice packs didn't do much for my daughter after her gum surgery. She actually found gentle warmth soothing after the first day or two. May...

Haha, Netflix is a lifesaver in these situations. My daughter went through oral surgery last summer, and we thought we had everything covered—pain med...

Yeah, learned that lesson fast too. My kiddo got Invisalign last year, and we both quickly realized coffee + trays = disaster. Now she just pops them ...

Haha, yogurt's awkward cousin—that's spot on. Honestly, cottage cheese was a lifesaver for my kid after surgery. Mixing in some mashed banana or apple...

You're not imagining it. My kid had persistent bad breath, even with regular brushing. Switched to xylitol gum after meals, and within a week or two, ...

Yeah, clove oil's been a staple in our medicine cabinet for years now. My kid had a toothache flare-up last summer, and ibuprofen barely touched it. I...

Glad it went smoothly for you, but I wouldn't generalize too much. My daughter had implants last year, and honestly, OTC meds weren't enough—she neede...

The magnet idea sounds practical, but knowing my kids, they'd probably lose the magnets or find a way to break something. I gave up on those wall-moun...

Haha, can confirm this. My daughter had sedation for her root canal last year—best decision ever. She was pretty nervous beforehand, but honestly, the...

Yeah, had a similar issue with my son's ortho last year... felt like we were just another number. Switched mid-treatment and honestly, best decision w...