Happened to me too—thought I was done after the filling, then bam, root canal a few weeks later. My wallet was not ready for that one. Dental bills re...
Yeah, I get what you mean about the weird aches just popping up. After my first few tightenings, I’d get these random sore spots I never expected—like...
Honestly, same here. I looked at the cost of a custom guard and just couldn’t justify it right now. My dentist kept pushing for one, but the boil-and-...
I hear you on the flossing guilt trip—I used to roll my eyes at it too. But after my last checkup, I started thinking about it more, especially since ...
Honestly, I’m with you. I tried following the no-rinse rule to the letter, but it just felt gross—like I still had toothpaste stuck everywhere. I do a...
Yeah, that swelling can look pretty wild at first. I was honestly shocked after my own implant—felt like I’d wasted money if something was wrong. But ...
Yeah, I hear you on the price of in-office whitening—just not realistic for us either. My teen got those chalky spots too after using strips, and hone...
Definitely a win in my book. I was skeptical about tongue cleaners too, but honestly, they’re cheap and last forever. Way easier than getting my kid t...
That’s exactly it—sometimes the free or cheap stuff just does the trick. I’ve wasted money on fancy splints and even special pillows, but a warm compr...
That’s the tough part, isn’t it? I’ve been tempted by all those “perfect smile” posts too, but honestly, the pain and cost just aren’t worth it for me...
Same here. I’ve tried the “mint” ones and honestly, they’re just as bad but pricier. I just stick to the cheapest brand from the pharmacy—doesn’t tast...
I totally get that. I’m always checking and rechecking too, especially when it’s something new or expensive. Sometimes all the extra info does make me...
Honestly, I get what you’re saying about soft foods, but I didn’t really bother with that. Ate regular stuff (just chewed on the other side) and saved...
Sticker charts worked for us for a while, but honestly, I got tired of buying little rewards all the time. My kid started expecting a prize every week...
Activated charcoal's decent, agreed—messy but cheap and effective. I switched to baking soda paste myself; less zombie-mouth, still budget-friendly. A...