You’re definitely not alone with the water flosser chaos. My first time using one, I managed to spray the ceiling, my shirt, and even the mirror—didn’...
My youngest was super weird about her wobbly teeth too. Texture was a big deal, but for her it was more about not wanting anything “squishy” or “strin...
Totally agree about the clove oil—everyone hypes up the numbing but that initial sting is rough. I’ve been there with the cold sensitivity too, especi...
That’s interesting about the white spots—I got those once after trying a new “extra whitening” toothpaste too, and I honestly thought it was just me b...
Totally get where you’re coming from—waiting makes me nervous too, especially after I had a retreatment that seemed fine at first but then started to ...
Honestly, I felt like I was gnawing on a rubber toy for weeks. For me, the trick was getting it adjusted at the dentist—turns out it was just a bit to...
I totally get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience. I was frustrated with cheap floss too, but before switching brands,...
The haze is the worst, right? I totally get what you mean about feeling like everyone can see it—even though logically, I know most people probably ar...
I totally get where you’re coming from. My son freaked out before his first filling, and I was torn between just getting him sedated or trying to help...
I hear you on the exhaustion. It’s like, you’re trying to do all the “right” things, but there’s always that nagging feeling you’re missing something ...
That sidewalk taste is spot on... I’ll never forget the gritty feel either. I totally agree about moderation—baking soda’s fine every now and then, bu...
That “chipmunk face” feeling is all too familiar—I was in the same boat, just hoping for the swelling to go down. When I went in last year, my dentist...
I totally get the appeal of the water flosser—my kid with braces is way more likely to use it too. But I actually had a different experience when we s...
I totally get the pressure thing—my son has braces, and I was worried about blasting his gums too hard. What worked for us was starting on the lowest ...