I've been feeling the same way about fluoride mouthwash timing. My dentist mentioned waiting at least 30 minutes after eating before using it, somethi...

I totally relate to this. When we switched from a bigger dental office to a smaller practice, the difference in scheduling was night and day. At the l...

Pureed lentil soup sounds like a great find—I wish I'd thought of that when I had my surgery. Honestly, I got so tired of smoothies and yogurt after a...

Couldn't agree more—it's always nerve-wracking making those quick dental decisions. Last year, my son chipped his tooth at soccer practice, and we had...

I've had similar issues myself, and honestly, it can be pretty frustrating figuring out what helps. For me, toothpaste didn't do much either, but what...

Ugh, chlorhexidine was rough for me too. I didn't get the staining (thankfully), but my gums felt super raw and sensitive after just a couple days. Sa...

Haha, I totally feel this! My dentist was pretty vague too—just said electric is "generally better," which left me overthinking every toothbrush revie...

This is so true. My son sucked his thumb until he was almost 7, and every dentist visit had me feeling like I was being silently judged, even if they ...

Totally get your hesitation... dental stuff always makes me anxious too. My aunt got mini implants about five years ago because she was nervous about ...

Totally relate to that lingering soreness you're describing. I switched from regular braces to Invisalign a few months ago, and honestly, the dull ach...

That's really reassuring to hear, actually—I had implants placed about two months ago, and I've been feeling a bit anxious about the lingering tendern...

I totally get what you're saying about avocado smoothies not being filling enough. When I had my sinus lift surgery, I was pretty anxious about eating...

I totally relate to the protein worry... I was anxious about nutrition after my sinus lift too. Peanut butter in oatmeal worked pretty well for me—fel...