I get the cost thing, but honestly, nitrous didn't do much for me. Felt a bit relaxed at first, but once the dentist started pulling, anxiety kicked r...

Yeah, same here. I tried noise-canceling once during a minor procedure and honestly felt kinda disconnected—didn't love it. Your mellow podcast idea s...

I was in your shoes a few months ago—super anxious about dental work and needles are definitely NOT my thing. Decided to give laughing gas a shot beca...

Good tip about cooking the rice softer—I hadn't thought of that. I've been avoiding rice altogether since my dental work started, but oatmeal fatigue ...

Totally agree with this. Savory soups were easier for me too, especially lentil or potato leek. Weirdly though, I found that adding a bit of coconut m...

Yeah, I totally get that nerves heal at their own pace, but three months seems like a long time to still have symptoms. My dentist also keeps saying i...

Totally see where you're coming from, monthly payments can feel risky. But what if you pay upfront and then something unexpected pops up right after? ...

Gummies aren't exactly safe either... had a filling pop out once thanks to some sour gummy worms. They're sneaky too, because you think they're softer...

I was wondering about the same thing actually. My dentist recommended an electric brush, and I got one with all those bells and whistles—pressure sens...

Sensitive gums can seriously mess with your day, been there myself. Chamomile tea sounds gentle enough, might give that a try too—thanks for the tip. ...

I've been wondering the same thing, honestly. Putting aside the monthly difference sounds smart in theory, but I know myself—would I actually stick to...

This really hits home for me. I'm currently looking into getting a second opinion for my bone graft surgery, and the communication style thing is exac...

I get the idea of starting gentle, but I'm not totally convinced fluoride-free is always the best way to go. Our dentist actually recommended fluoride...

Yeah, totally get that. Took my daughter in last month for what I thought was a cavity—dentist said it was nothing, just some staining from juice. Sti...

Yeah, totally agree about the waxed floss—definitely gentler than interdental brushes. My dentist recommended those brushes too, but they felt scratch...