That’s interesting about the wax—my kiddo was the total opposite. No matter how dry we got his teeth, it seemed like the wax would just pop off as soo...
That sense of time distortion is such a weird part of it, right? I’ve heard that’s one of the more common effects of nitrous, but it seems to vary a l...
That’s honestly the most relatable thing—I swear the timer on my phone became my best friend for a week. It’s wild how you can be hyper-aware of every...
That’s been my experience too. I remember being so worried I’d drool or bite my tongue, but honestly, the sensation faded before I even got home. Did ...
That’s a really good point about chewing. I remember after my root canal, I just assumed I’d be back to normal eating in a day or two, but it took alm...
I totally get what you mean about the texture—gels can feel a bit weird at first, but I actually noticed my mouth felt less dry for longer compared to...
Couldn’t agree more about getting things in writing. That’s exactly how I felt after a consult where every answer was vague or “depends on insurance....
Six months here too, but honestly, I’ve wondered if it’s really necessary for everyone. My dentist says some people can go longer if they have healthy...
I can totally relate to the tray mishaps—my friend once wrapped hers in a napkin at a restaurant and it was gone for good. On the other hand, I found ...
Interesting—my experience was a bit different. I actually found that sticking to savory purees worked better than sweet smoothies after my surgery. Th...
That snap really made me jump the first couple times too—I kept second-guessing if I was cracking the tray. It’s weird how much noise something so sma...
That insurance thing gets me every single time. I’ll never understand why they make it so hard to just keep your teeth healthy instead of only helping...
I get the frustration—my son had those weird white spots too after strips. But I’m not convinced whitening toothpaste is always that gentle either, es...
You’re right about the home remedies sometimes working better than fancy gadgets. My kiddo couldn’t stand the OTC guard either—she called it her “chew...
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think kids are way more tuned in to their mouths than we give them credit for. I mean, sure, sometimes ...