That line hit home for me. I was honestly so paranoid after my extractions—felt like every bite was a gamble. I actually tried to eat pizza by microwa...
I know what you mean about gadgets feeling like overkill. I used to just do the bare minimum—cheap floss, basic brush, whatever toothpaste was on sale...
That’s honestly how I feel too. I tried one of those “gentle” strips and, yeah, didn’t really notice much difference in the ache after. I still drink ...
That lingering taste freaked me out too—kept thinking I’d messed something up and would need to go back in. My dentist swore it was just the rinse and...
I’ve tried to get an itemized list before anything started, but honestly, it was like pulling teeth (pun not intended). The receptionist gave me a “ba...
I totally get the “chipmunk cheeks” thing—my youngest had that after her root tip surgery last fall, and honestly, it freaked me out more than her. Sh...
I hear you, but I just couldn’t get past the idea of donor material. Maybe I’m just a worrier, but the “tiny risk” part kept nagging at me—plus, my in...
Totally get the anxiety after a bad bleaching kit—been there, and I swear I checked my teeth in every mirror for weeks. Sensodyne saved me too. At thi...
I stocked up too, mostly on those little yogurt drinks and instant mashed potatoes (budget-friendly, haha). Honestly, I was more worried about the cos...
Reading your post brought back my own memories too—I was so nervous about dry socket that I practically turned into a soup connoisseur for a week. Ice...
I totally get the countertop appeal, but honestly, the bulkiness and price tag made me hesitate. I went cordless mostly because it was cheaper and see...
I feel you on the sensitivity thing...tried a whitening rinse once that made my teeth ache for days, never again. I've actually had decent luck with d...
Haha, been there. I usually get about a year out of mine too, but honestly I'm always anxious about damaging it. I've found gentle brushing with mild ...
I wish I could say the hyper-awareness fades for everyone, but honestly, I'm months into treatment and still catch myself obsessing. Maybe it's becaus...
Yeah, totally get that... after my own disaster, I got super cautious with everything crunchy—chips, popcorn, you name it. Funny enough, it's helped c...