I get what you mean about the wax—mine disappears in like an hour, even if I barely eat or drink. I actually started wondering if I was just swallowin...

Laughing gas was alright for me too, but honestly, I still felt pretty anxious the whole time. It didn't really quiet my racing thoughts... IV sedatio...

I've gotta admit, I'm a bit hesitant about using toothpaste on anything other than my teeth. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious (I tend to worry...

Haha, reading this thread brings back memories. I tried a countertop one once and ended up spraying water all over the bathroom mirror—total disaster....

I feel you on the paranoia—I once rinsed mine with hot water thinking it'd sanitize better, and it warped so badly it wouldn't even fit anymore. Now I...

I tried charcoal toothpaste once and honestly, it was a bit of a disaster for me. I was already anxious about staining my braces, and seeing my teeth ...

Totally agree about patience and empathy. When I had braces as a kid, I was pretty anxious about every visit—those orthodontic tools looked like they ...

I get the appeal of water flossers, but honestly, I just couldn't get comfortable with mine. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious (or anxious, lol...

I can totally relate to the anxiety thing. When my son chipped his tooth at school, I was a nervous wreck driving him to the dentist. Meanwhile, he wa...