Honestly, I get this completely. I used to think my bite was just “my normal” too, and then one dentist finally explained what was actually going on. ...
That’s exactly what tripped me up—I thought the 3D scan was just part of the deal, then got hit with an extra $250 bill. Honestly, it looked cool but ...
I totally get the gauze thing—super handy, and I feel like it’s the only thing I ever actually have on me. But yeah, when my kid lost his tooth at the...
I totally get what you mean about missing chunks of a podcast—happens to me every time, especially with all the rinsing and random questions. I’m curi...
I totally get the urge to MacGyver it, but I’m always worried I’ll end up with a wire poking my cheek for a week. The wax never stays put for me eithe...
I get what you mean about needing to supervise, but I’ve actually seen some kids get pretty independent with brushing—just not overnight. My daughter ...
Gray was my first pick too, mostly because I figured it’d hide stains and not draw much attention. But after a couple adjustments, I actually switched...
That 3D scan fee thing is exactly why I'm shopping around right now. I actually had a consult last week, and they mentioned the scan as part of the in...
That “empty” feeling is so weird, right? I had the same thing and honestly thought something was missing or not healing right. My dentist brushed off ...
Yeah, that blue rinse is brutal—I swear it stings more than it helps. I’m with you on the wax too. It sounds like the perfect fix, but mine always end...
I totally get what you mean about the fluoride rinse—mine tastes weirdly sweet but then leaves this almost metallic aftertaste, and it just hangs arou...
That’s exactly what freaks me out too. I used to just go by “does it look funky?” but honestly, after my last checkup, I’m a lot more paranoid. My den...
Yeah, I’ve wondered about this too. My oldest was glued to her pacifier until almost three, and I kept reading those “most kids’ teeth bounce back” ar...
That’s a really fair point about not every great dentist being a “people person.” I’ve run into the same thing—one dentist barely looked up from his c...
That’s exactly where I’m at. I keep weighing the cost against just how much the pain messes with my day (and night). For me, it started as this dull a...