I get what you mean about the pressure sensor making you feel “scolded by a robot,” but honestly, I’ve found the tech can sometimes make me overthink ...
That’s a huge win in my book—my teeth used to zing if I even thought about ice water. I totally get what you mean about trays taking forever. Have you...
That glue taste is honestly the worst—kind of like chewing on a plastic balloon, if that makes sense. I’ve always wondered if it’s supposed to be that...
That’s a good point about the extras—I had to get a bone graft too, and honestly, my wallet still hurts thinking about it. Did your insurance cover an...
Honestly, I actually had the opposite happen—when my kid started brushing super gently, we ended up with more plaque at his next cleaning. Maybe it’s ...
That “you’ll know what feels okay” line used to make me roll my eyes too. Like, if I knew, I wouldn’t be asking, right? I remember after my first adju...
I get the worry about food getting stuck—happened to me too, but a little salt water rinse really helped. Did your dentist mention using a syringe aft...
I totally get where you’re coming from—those sprays seem like a quick fix, but they never lasted long for me either. I tried one during a road trip wh...
That plasticky taste is the worst—totally throws you off, right? I had a temp crown once that tasted like a pool float for a week, but then the perman...
Can totally relate to the “bit off more than I could chew” part. Early on, I tried to eat a soft sub sandwich and ended up with sore gums for days—def...
String floss with braces is basically an Olympic sport—my bathroom mirror still has the battle scars. I totally get what you mean about water flossers...
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I had a root canal on a molar a couple years ago, and thought that was the end of it. Six months later, I st...
Grinding got me too—my dentist said it’s a sneaky culprit for loose teeth. Did your splint stay on long? Mine was supposed to be temporary, but I ende...
Ceiling tile counting is a classic—I’ve done the same thing, and honestly, I think they put those weird patterns up there just to give us something to...
That’s actually a great point—sometimes a new face really does make a difference. I’ve had a couple of hygienists over the years, and honestly, each o...