I actually had the opposite experience with silk floss—maybe my teeth are just too close together, but it shreds on me almost every time. The corn stu...
I totally get what you mean about the “fuzzy teeth” feeling—sometimes that’s the only thing that gets me out of bed to brush, even on rough days. I’ve...
Same here—if my gums are sore or I’m just feeling lazy, picks are way less intimidating. But honestly, I get nervous about the cost. The picks seem so...
That glue taste after repairs is definitely not just you—every time I’ve had mine fixed, there’s this weird, almost bitter aftertaste that lingers for...
Totally get that. After my wisdom teeth, I was so nervous about dry socket I probably rinsed more than needed, even though the dentist said not to ove...
Those mesh feeders are a lifesaver for so many folks, but I just couldn’t get past the cleaning part. I kept worrying I’d miss some tiny bit and it’d ...
I totally relate to the anxiety over that “don’t eat” list. I remember staring at it after my veneer appointment, thinking, “Well, there goes my groce...
I get nervous about that rainbow sheen too—my brain always jumps straight to “contaminated!” even though I know it’s just the metal. I’ve actually sta...
We tried the “special blanket” thing, but my daughter just wasn’t that interested—she wanted her binky or nothing. I was honestly too nervous to go co...
That’s exactly how we did it, too. I just couldn’t handle the idea of a big “goodbye” moment—it felt too final and honestly, I was worried it’d backfi...
I get what you’re saying about not needing to be a hero, but honestly, I get super nervous about taking meds unless I really have to. My insurance bar...
That’s exactly what tripped me up. My dentist recommended a cleaning before braces, but when I saw the estimate, I nearly backed out of the whole thin...
I get what you mean about the fluoride trays, but honestly, I skipped them because my dentist kept adding more and more “recommended” things. It’s lik...
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...