Yeah, that’s been my biggest source of stress too. I kept asking for a clear timeframe and just got “everyone heals at their own pace” over and over, ...
I totally get what you mean about the ulcers—those little spots are brutal. I noticed when I ate chips or anything sharp, my gums would flare up way m...
That’s wild, I just had my first root tip surgery a couple weeks ago and I was so anxious about the pain after. My oral surgeon gave me a sample of th...
I totally get what you mean about the “zingy” feeling. That’s my biggest worry with the over-the-counter stuff—like, what if it hurts and I can’t undo...
I totally get what you mean about the water tank size. I’m new to all this and honestly, I picked cordless just because it seemed less intimidating. H...
I’ve been agonizing over this exact decision, honestly. The idea of having metal glued to my teeth for years freaks me out, but I keep reading stories...
That’s exactly where my brain goes, too. The second my son said his tooth felt “weird,” I literally wrote down every symptom, checked his mouth with a...
Totally get your point about the casual dentist vibe, but as someone who's about to go for the first time (yeah, I know, late bloomer here...), the sm...
I was pretty skeptical at first too, because salt water just sounded like it would irritate things further. But after doing some digging around, I lea...
Reading this makes me feel a bit better about my own whitening mishap. I tried to follow the instructions exactly, but I guess my teeth are just extra...
We tried something similar with our son, but honestly, the whole "grown-up responsibility" angle didn't really click with him. He's pretty analytical ...
Totally agree with you there. I tried charcoal toothpaste myself once, thinking it might help whiten my teeth a bit, but the whole experience was nerv...
Yeah, I noticed the same thing around day 4-5. I was super careful too—didn't chew anything solid, rinsed gently with salt water, and kept ice packs o...
Haha, totally get the multiple alarms thing—I did the same. But honestly, I found keeping a detailed schedule on my fridge helped even more. Seeing "i...
Interesting you mention tomato soup—I actually found anything acidic like tomatoes or citrus juices made things worse for me. Even lukewarm, the acidi...