I totally get what you're saying about distraction helping with discomfort, but honestly, for me it wasn't quite enough. My dentist recommended checki...

I totally get the flip-flop analogy, haha...been there! I tried one of those pharmacy guards once and lasted maybe three nights before giving up. But ...

Cheesecloth definitely sounds like a good middle ground. I've tried something similar with muslin cloth when making calendula oil, and it worked prett...

I feel this so much... I went in thinking smoothies and milkshakes would be my saviors too, but by day three I was literally fantasizing about scrambl...

I can totally relate to that. When I was looking into getting a second opinion for my bone graft, I initially thought I'd just go with the surgeon who...

Totally get that—those endless explanations can make you second-guess everything. I ended up seeing another ortho halfway through my braces, and just ...

I've actually tried mixing baking soda with toothpaste, and it did feel gentler to me... but honestly, everyone's teeth sensitivity is different. Acti...