Packing random dental stuff is honestly more relatable than you’d think. I’ve only had one “dental emergency” (if you can call a mildly cracked fillin...
That’s so true. I was a nervous wreck at my own last appointment, and honestly, when the hygienist just sat and talked me through what was happening, ...
That anxiety is so real—I totally get it. I lost a molar last year and just kept putting off the implant because I couldn’t wrap my head around the wh...
Honestly, I feel like it’s more than just trial and error sometimes… I get super anxious about trying anything new for my teeth because every bad reac...
Popcorn hulls are my nemesis, seriously. I swear they’re engineered to wedge themselves in the most impossible spots. I totally relate to the struggle...
Reading this is honestly a relief. I’m scheduled to get my first bridge next month and I keep worrying it’ll always feel weird or like I’ll never get ...
I totally get the worry about whether a guard is really necessary, especially if you’re not sure you grind your teeth. My dentist mentioned it too, bu...
I get what you mean about feeling like you’re overthinking it. When my son had to get his first crown—he’s 8—it honestly felt like I was suddenly in c...
I totally relate to the anxiety about aligners and headaches. I'm actually just starting my aligner journey now, and honestly, I've been pretty nervou...
That's interesting...I haven't tried the pillow-under-the-chin trick yet, but now I'm definitely curious. I've been struggling with jaw tension too, e...
I totally get the anxiety around IV sedation—I was exactly the same way. I spent way too many nights scrolling through horror stories online before my...
Yeah, that's definitely been my experience too. I'm pretty anxious about dental stuff myself, and honestly, the longer process of implants actually he...
I totally get the anxiety—went through the same thing myself last year. I did the gel trays too, and honestly, sensitivity wasn't nearly as bad as I'd...
I've definitely found personality and approach matter a ton, but... honestly, for me, experience and specialty training are biggies too. I'm scheduled...
Nah, you're definitely not weird—I had a similar experience! Fluoride toothpaste didn't really help me either, but switching to a sensitive formula ma...