This is exactly what worries me. I tried baking soda for a few weeks and my teeth started feeling rougher, not whiter. Maybe the “clean” feeling is ju...

That whole “don’t swish or spit” thing seriously stressed me out too. My oral surgeon told me gentle rinsing is okay after 24 hours, but to just tilt ...

I get what you’re saying about not just waiting it out, but I’m always a little nervous about adding things like mouthguards without double-checking w...

Two years is pretty solid, honestly. I was hesitant too, but after burning through three silicone ones in less than a year (ugh), I finally went custo...

Haha, whale sounds would've totally freaked me out too...I get anxious enough just sitting in the waiting room. Podcasts are a good call though—hearin...

Totally agree about scrambled eggs—they were a staple for me too when I had dental work done. Mashed potatoes were great, but I found they sometimes g...

Totally agree about IV sedation being a game changer. I was super anxious before my extraction, and laughing gas just didn't cut it for me—felt too aw...

I've always been a bit wary of toothpaste hacks, tbh. Whitening toothpaste definitely has abrasive particles—I've seen some retainers get cloudy over ...

That's great to hear your dad's managing better with the electric brush. Arthritis can really make proper brushing tough, especially reaching those tr...