I totally get what you mean about the mashed potatoes... after my extraction, all I wanted was warm soup and soft bread. Ice cream sounded good in the...

Creamy sauces definitely helped me too, though I was always a bit nervous about bits getting stuck around the stitches. Mac and cheese was tasty, but ...

I'm right there with you on the anxiety part... I went with monthly payments thinking it'd be easier on my wallet, but honestly, every month felt like...

Totally relate to this. Even weeks later, I was still nervously poking around my mouth after every meal. Did anyone else find themselves avoiding crun...

Haha, totally get you on the sink thing—I still hover nearby just in case, even after doing it for months. You're definitely not alone there. Honestly...

I've been wondering about fluoride myself lately... my dentist swears by it, but I keep seeing mixed opinions online. Did anyone else notice increased...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, even broader tracking sometimes makes me overthink things. I tried noting patterns after my dental work, and i...

It's interesting you mention warmth helping after the first week or so. For me, I was a bit hesitant to try heat at first because my dentist kept stre...

Mashed potatoes and oatmeal sound great, but honestly, scrambled eggs were my lifesaver. Cooked them super soft and added a bit of cheese... felt comf...

I totally get your hesitation...I've had implants for about 5 years now, and regular flossing always made me nervous too—felt like I might accidentall...

I can totally relate to the baking soda thing...tried it once and never again. It left my mouthguard feeling scratchy, and honestly, I worried I might...

I see your point about the relief of paying upfront and just being done with it. Honestly, though, for someone like me who's always a bit anxious abou...

We waited until about 18 months, mostly because I was a nervous wreck about how my little one would handle the dentist chair (and, let's be honest, ho...