I hear you on the flossing guilt—been there way too often. It’s tough not to panic when a tooth feels loose, especially if you’ve had dental issues be...

I was super anxious about dry socket too, so I probably took it slower than most. Didn’t touch anything crunchy for almost a week and stuck to soft fo...

That just made me laugh, because it’s so true. I swear, the first time I tried to eat soup after chipping a molar, I thought I was being careful—then ...

I can relate to that anxious feeling—every time I think I’ve got the numbers sorted, there’s some new “processing” or “setup” fee that pops up. One pl...

It’s wild how unpredictable those sealants can be. I remember getting them put on my grandkids’ teeth—my oldest had hers last almost through high scho...

I really relate to that. After my graft, I tried so hard to follow the instructions exactly, but the cold pack just made me more tense. I worried abou...

That cold zap from the strips is no joke—I remember trying them a few years back and having to sip everything with a straw for a day or two. Even brea...

I get anxious just thinking about skipping cleanings—I did once, and ended up needing a deep cleaning a year later. The dentist found stuff I couldn’t...

I get this all the time. I’m in my 60s and finally got braces after decades of putting it off. Honestly, I usually just mumble something like “better ...

That’s really similar to what I went through. I tried a gentle mouthwash after my last root canal, but even the alcohol-free ones seemed to sting and ...

I know that feeling all too well—those sharp edges are the worst. I tried one of those kits for myself last year after a molar chipped (bit down on a ...

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...