I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself—staying still with all that gear is nearly impossible, at least in my experience. I tried switching between cotton ...
This is exactly how it went for me too. I remember being incredibly anxious before my first extraction—I had read every horror story online (big mista...
Haha, the musical toothbrush thing sounds great in theory, but I can totally imagine how quickly that'd get old. We tried stickers on a chart for a wh...
Totally agree with this—I'm scheduled for my first implant next month and honestly feeling pretty anxious about the recovery. My dentist also mentione...
I get your point about DIY guards being hit-or-miss, but honestly, I've had pretty good luck with the cheaper ones. Picked one up for around $15 at th...
Totally agree with checking in with the dentist. I recently got fitted for a custom guard after trying those drugstore ones, and honestly, it's been a...
Glad to hear your daughter had a smooth recovery. I'm scheduled for my first extraction next week and feeling pretty anxious about it... but your post...
Couldn't agree more. Initially, I was hesitant about interdental brushes too—especially since I'd already invested so much into implants and didn't wa...
Saltwater rinses have been helpful for me too, especially since gels can be a bit tricky to apply evenly. But I'm curious—has anyone tried switching t...
Totally agree—been there myself recently. Saltwater rinses helped me a ton too, but I also tried the gel out of sheer anxiety (typical me). Honestly, ...
This is exactly how I felt after my wisdom teeth extraction. Before the procedure, I wasn't even a big fan of crunchy snacks, but during recovery, all...
I had the exact same reaction when I switched brushes—felt like I was brushing with feathers at first, haha. But you're right, after a couple weeks my...
I've had similar issues with sensitive gums, and I agree that saltwater rinses are pretty helpful—especially since they're gentle and easy to make. OT...
That's reassuring to hear. I'm scheduled for my first bone graft surgery soon, and despite extensive research, I still feel anxious about missing some...
Soups and mashed potatoes are definitely solid choices. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I found smoothies helpful too—especially if you're worried abo...