Yeah, I tried one of those compostable ones and my gums were not happy about it—felt like I was sawing through them. I’m kinda nervous about water flo...
My kid mostly just complained about the weird feeling, not so much pain, but we were both really careful. I was kinda paranoid about anything getting ...
I get nervous about cavities all the time, even though we brush together and try to make it fun. Sometimes I wonder if she’ll ever do it on her own, h...
I get the budget thing, but I’m honestly worried about messing up my bite with the store ones. I tried a couple boil-and-bite guards, and they never f...
I get nervous about overdoing it too. I started flossing twice a day after my last checkup because I was scared of getting another “gentle reminder” f...
I get what you mean—sometimes I think six months is a bit much, but after I missed one checkup and ended up with a cavity between two molars (didn’t e...
Yeah, that’s exactly what worries me—losing a tray or messing one up. I’m super forgetful, so the idea of having to keep track of them all day kind of...
I hear you on the peace of mind thing. I get pretty anxious about germs too, especially after my kid brought home some nasty bug last year and we all ...
I’m always worried the bargain floss isn’t doing enough, honestly. My dentist once said some cheaper brands can fray or just slide over plaque without...
That’s exactly my fear. My oldest hasn’t had any cavities yet, but every time the dentist brings up varnish, I start second-guessing what we’re doing....
Yeah, I’ve always worried about brushing too soon after eating something acidic. My dentist said to wait, but sometimes I forget and get paranoid abou...
We’re in the middle of this right now and honestly, I’m stressed about picking the “right” one. My daughter wanted clear aligners at first, but our or...
That’s interesting—my jaw gets tense too, but I always thought it was from clenching at night. Now I’m wondering if coffee or even chocolate could be ...
I totally relate to that “Play-Doh” feeling—those kits are so awkward. I’ve tried them twice, both times after losing a filling late at night. I was s...
Charcoal freaks me out a bit, honestly. I was tempted to try baking soda but worried it’d scratch up my brackets or make my teeth more sensitive. Whit...