That’s basically how I felt too. I even used a separate cup just for rinsing, which my family teased me about. But honestly, after having a minor infe...
I totally get that plastic-y tongue feeling—honestly, sometimes the gel just makes my mouth feel weirder, not better. I tried a patch once after my ap...
I totally get that—anything gritty just freaks me out with braces. I’ve always wondered about activated charcoal, though… is it any less abrasive than...
I totally get this. The whole “refill in the middle” thing is what made me give up on cordless after a couple months. I tried to convince myself it wa...
Totally relate to this. I’ve spent way too many nights stressing over what’s actually covered and what’s not. Once, I questioned a “materials fee” aft...
That's a really good point about the balance. I'm someone who's always been pretty anxious about dental work, and humor can sometimes backfire on me i...
This is exactly how it was for me too. I spent the first week after my extraction obsessing over every tiny sensation, convinced something was wrong. ...
I totally get the anxiety about implants... I've had both bridges and implants done myself, and honestly, the implant process was a bit nerve-wracking...
I totally get what you're saying about feeling a bit awkward with monthly payments. When I had braces, I paid monthly too, and even though my orthodon...
I totally get what you're saying, but honestly, I think it really depends on the person. When I first got aligners, I was pretty anxious too—spent way...
I totally get where you're coming from. Braces were rough for me too—my mouth felt like a battlefield for weeks, lol. Honestly, I was super hesitant a...
Scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for me too, especially with a little cheese melted in. Peanut butter was a definite no-go—felt like cement stuck every...
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who was overly cautious about food! I remember staring down mashed potatoes like they were some kind of extreme sport....
Yeah, I learned this the hard way unfortunately... I kept putting off getting a night guard because I thought my grinding wasn't that bad. But after a...