The pizza/Legos comparison is way too real. I had a similar thing with a bagel once—felt like I was chewing gravel, then just gave up and ate pudding ...

That’s exactly why I get a little skeptical about paying for sealants every time. I mean, if they can just disappear like that, it feels like you’re t...

I hear you on the “doing everything right” and still getting weird dental stuff. I’m super careful, mostly because I can’t afford surprise dental bill...

I’m really glad you brought up the money side of this, because honestly, that was my biggest stressor after my extraction. My dentist was all about “t...

I totally get what you mean about the double healing thing—when my dentist mentioned autograft, my first thought was, “Wait, I’m paying for two wounds...

Charcoal toothpaste was a total disaster for me—black smudges everywhere and my teeth felt weirdly rough. Baking soda’s definitely cheaper, but I star...

Interesting, I've heard mixed things about baking soda though... some people swear by it, others say it's too abrasive if you use it often. I guess mo...