That “weird smells (gross, but real)” part is so relatable—nobody ever talks about bridge breath, but it’s a thing. I get anxious if I go even a week ...
Not gonna lie, I envy anyone who can just “float” through dental work on nitrous without spiraling. Even with the mask on, I’m hyper-aware and keep se...
Honestly, I lose sleep over this kind of thing. The school clinic did my nephew’s sealants too, and they lasted about a year—same story. I just keep w...
I totally get where you’re coming from with the soap thing—every time I tried using it, I’d end up rinsing for ages and still taste it later. Hot wate...
I hear you on the squeamishness—honestly, I get anxious just thinking about anything near my sinuses too. The idea of someone poking around up there i...
That pins-and-needles feeling is the worst, isn’t it? I swear, after my implant, I was convinced I’d wake up with an icicle for a cheek because I kept...
Totally relate to this. That weird taste threw me off—mine was kind of metallic and honestly made me paranoid something went wrong. It’s wild how they...
I totally get the nerves—honestly, I was way more anxious than my kid when we ditched the binky. You’re right about the rabbit being less of a worry t...
I get super nervous about overdoing it with ice packs, honestly. I kept reading that too much cold could actually slow healing or even cause frostbite...
Honestly, I get super anxious just thinking about trying to patch up a busted tooth myself, but I totally get why you’d do it. That sharp pain is just...
Yogurt and honey sounds like a solid move—wish I’d thought of it after my gum graft. I was so paranoid about anything getting stuck and causing infect...
Honestly, I did the exact same thing and then freaked myself out even more. It’s so hard not to obsess over every little twinge—like, is this tingling...
That’s exactly it. I always thought bread or crackers would be safe but they’re honestly the worst after dental stuff. I swear, scrambled eggs saved m...
Not spitting was the hardest part for me, honestly. I kept feeling like I needed to clear my mouth, but every time I remembered the “no spit” rule, I’...