That bit about the spoon made me laugh——because that’s exactly how I started. I was convinced anything metal would turn my tongue into ground beef, bu...
That flashlight routine... yeah, I’ve been there. It’s almost like you become your own private investigator, except the only “mystery” is whether that...
That’s interesting—I had a similar situation after my root tip surgery where I thought everything was fine, but at my follow-up, the dentist spotted a...
I totally get what you mean about the nozzle confusion—I’ve got a little drawer full of them and honestly, half the time I can’t tell the difference. ...
I can totally relate to that shift in perspective. I was dead set against implants for years—just figured it’d be too much hassle, too expensive, and ...
Losing a tooth over not flossing always sounded kind of dramatic to me—until my own gums started bleeding every time I brushed. I figured brushing was...
I’ve always wondered if the wax is really doing much or if it’s just a placebo for my peace of mind. I’ve tried both the standard orthodontic wax and ...
That’s been my experience too. I kept waiting for my crown to just feel “normal” again, but it’s more like you get used to the new normal. I did the s...
I’ve wondered the same thing about coffee—honestly, I don’t think it helps, especially since it dries your mouth out. But my dentist always says genet...
That sensation of your tongue having to “relearn its job” is spot on. I remember after my first bridge, it felt like there was this foreign object jus...
Totally get where you’re coming from—it’s hard not to focus on that weird feeling, especially when you’re just sitting quietly or feeling anxious. For...
I can definitely relate to the anxiety about sticky sweets—I once cracked a filling on a chewy caramel candy, and it wasn't a pleasant (or cheap) expe...
I've actually had similar experiences with whitening toothpaste too, but I'm a bit skeptical about sipping hot drinks through a straw. Doesn't that fe...
Interesting how pillows make such a difference, huh? I tried memory foam too, but it felt like sleeping on a brick... softer pillows were definitely m...
Interesting tip—I hadn't considered toothpaste for car headlights before. Given that toothpaste is mildly abrasive, I'm curious if anyone has tried th...