I totally get what you mean about catching things early. I had a similar thing happen—tiny white spots in my late twenties, and my dentist said it was...
It’s honestly wild how much difference a softer touch makes. I used to think more pressure meant cleaner teeth, but my gums just got angrier. Switchin...
Yeah, totally get what you’re saying. That weird film is impossible to ignore—almost like your mouth knows the difference even if your eyes can’t see ...
That’s actually reassuring to hear, because I’ve always felt like porcelain gets a bit of a bad rap for not being “tough enough,” especially for those...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the trade-off. I’ve got a zirconia crown on one of my back molars too, and it’s been a tank for sure—no issues...
Couldn't agree more with this. I've learned the hard way that trying to rush whitening can really backfire—my teeth were sensitive for days after I we...
I totally get where you're coming from... sedation can feel intimidating, especially if you're prone to anxiety. I've had both laughing gas and IV sed...
I totally get your hesitation about activated charcoal—it can be a real pain to clean up, especially around the sink. I tried it myself for a few week...
Your ice cube trick is honestly genius—I wish I'd thought of that sooner. I've definitely had my share of herbal mishaps... once made a peppermint tin...
Yeah, chips at two weeks sounds pretty optimistic to me too... I remember sticking to soups and smoothies way longer than I wanted. Hang in there—it d...
Been there, done that—twice actually. My youngest chipped his tooth on a seesaw (of all things) and we had the whole bruised tooth drama too. It reall...
I totally get the confusion—there's so much mixed info out there, and everyone's experience seems to vary quite a bit. I've had both an extraction and...
Totally get what you mean about the apple thing... I remember thinking I'd dive straight into crunchy tacos the day mine came off, but my teeth felt o...
Two weeks was about right for me too, but honestly, the weird taste thing lasted even longer. I remember everything tasting kinda metallic or just bla...
Chamomile tea was a lifesaver for me too. Something about it just feels soothing and gentle when your mouth is sore. Another thing I found helpful was...