Ha! That made me laugh—my kid was basically the same, except she’d stash hers in places I didn’t even know existed. We tried every “system” too, and s...
Couldn’t agree more with this—teeth are like the drama queens of the body. One little procedure and they act like they need a week at the spa. I defin...
I totally get the Hawley wire annoyance, but at least you don’t have to worry about it turning into a Salvador Dalí sculpture if you leave it in the c...
Totally get where you’re coming from—when my son knocked his front tooth loose during a trampoline “ninja move,” I just stood there like a deer in hea...
Best Way to Get the Most Out of Fluoride: Paste or Rinse First? I hear you on the wallet pain. Those little bottles of fluoride rinse look so innocen...
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. My niece was a brushing superstar and still ended up with a mouthful of fillings by age three. Meanwhile, her ...
It’s wild how universal that “chunk of plastic” sensation is. I remember getting my first night guard and thinking, “Okay, this is it, I’m going to ch...
I totally get the urge to crank it up and “power wash” your teeth—been there, regretted that. The first time I tried the high setting, I swear my bath...
Bananas are sneaky, right? I thought they’d be the MVP of soft foods, but nope—just weird mush. Applesauce was a hit for us too, though my kid got bor...
That pillow mountain life is real, but honestly, I’ve always leaned more toward a single firm pillow and just a bit of a recline. Too much elevation m...
Nail clippers and braces wires... that’s a combo I’ve tried too, and let’s just say my “DIY ortho” skills are not in demand. I totally get the urge to...
Right? I swear, every time I drink coffee with my aligners in, I’m convinced I’ll end up with tie-dye trays. Quick rinse is clutch. Also, paper straws...
My niece did the exact same thing—her stickers ended up everywhere except the chart. I think you’re onto something with it being more about the shared...
Haha, this is spot on. After my wisdom teeth came out with IV sedation, I legit teared up because my dog looked "extra fluffy and adorable." 😂...
Haha, the mini jet engine comparison is spot-on. The first time we turned ours on, my son gave it such a suspicious side-eye I thought he'd never go n...