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...

Chamomile tea was a lifesaver for me too, honestly. I remember feeling pretty anxious after my biopsy—not knowing exactly how things would heal or how...

I've been trying the coconut oil thing too, and warming it up definitely made it easier for me—less of that weird chunky texture. Honestly, I switched...

Haha, I totally get the paranoia...my dog once decided my retainer case was his new chew toy. Thankfully, the retainer itself survived (barely). Now I...

Haha, pets really do have a knack for claiming the weirdest things as toys...glad your mouthguard survived the feline kidnapping. Mine hasn't vanished...

I totally get what you mean about adhesives being stressful... I'm pretty new to dentures myself, and honestly, traveling with them for the first time...

We waited until my son was almost two as well, and honestly, our dentist didn't seem worried at all. She just mentioned that the "by one" recommendati...

Haha, your Netflix mishap made me laugh—I can totally picture myself doing something similar. Honestly, I've been debating between DIY kits and profes...

Haha, I totally get the anxiety around fluoride—I went down that rabbit hole too and ended up overthinking every toothpaste purchase. Eventually, I ju...