Mine cracked right through an old filling, which my dentist said made it weaker over time. Honestly, I put off getting a crown because of the price, b...
That’s exactly how it went for me—felt like my bite changed overnight and suddenly I was paranoid about eating in public. Did you ever get used to che...
That’s interesting about salt water—I use it too, mostly because it’s cheap and I can mix it up at home. Have you ever tried those herbal rinses? I ke...
Exactly my thinking. I’m not about to shell out for a new one unless it’s actually falling apart. The “cheese funk” is real though—once mine started s...
I can relate to the “just eat like normal” impulse, because I did the same thing with a burger the first week. Big mistake—chewed right through the bu...
Totally agree about the soup fatigue. I ended up living on instant mashed potatoes because they were cheap, filling, and didn’t require much chewing. ...
I get the anxiety—those tablets aren’t cheap, and the taste is weird, yeah. I honestly just use warm water and a soft brush most nights to save money,...
That’s pretty much what happened with me—tried the boil-and-bite first, but it was uncomfortable and I’d end up taking it out halfway through the nigh...
That static shock feeling sounds super familiar. I had it for at least a month after my root tip surgery, and honestly, it took a good six weeks befor...
I’ve wondered about those ultrasonic cleaners too, but honestly, I can’t decide if they’re just another gadget or actually helpful. I mean, the price ...
That chlorhexidine taste is something else, right? I remember thinking, “Is this supposed to taste like metal?” but my dentist swore by it after my la...
I totally get the popcorn paranoia. I swear, every time I eat it, I’m convinced there’s a husk stuck somewhere and I’ll end up with a huge dental bill...
I’ve had to improvise a few times when I forgot my cleaner—water and a toothbrush got me through, but I was definitely counting the days till I could ...
That snack plate idea is pretty much what we do, too—especially since the “healthy swap” approach usually ends in a meltdown at my place. I hear you o...