That's actually a good point. I was skeptical about Bluetooth brushes at first—seemed like just another gimmick—but after trying one myself, I realize...
Totally agree with this. I've found glycerin tinctures gentler too, but sometimes the extraction just isn't as thorough. One trick I've used is gently...
I had a similar experience when I needed a bone graft before my dental implant. The first surgeon I saw was technically great, but he rushed through e...
Yeah, same experience here. Tried a couple of DIY ones—just couldn't get a comfy fit and woke up with jaw soreness anyway. Dentist-made guard made a h...
Yeah, I agree with you on baking soda being more of a gradual thing. I've tried it myself a few times, and honestly, overnight miracles just didn't ha...
Saltwater rinses are definitely underrated. I tried the gels too, and yeah, they were basically a temporary bandaid—felt good for a sec, then back to ...
Totally get what you mean about the apps becoming a chore, but honestly, I still find mine pretty useful. Maybe it's just my overly analytical brain, ...
Haha, exactly. I learned this the hard way after my wisdom teeth removal—thought ice-cold water would soothe things faster, but nope, just made everyt...
The wax is usually fine for a few days at most—it's really meant as a short-term comfort fix until you can get to the ortho. When my bracket popped of...
Honestly, I felt the same way at first. Warm foods always seemed to highlight that "just had dental work" feeling for me, even if they weren't actuall...
Peanut butter's a lifesaver for sure, but almond butter was my secret weapon—less sticky and blends smoother imo. Totally second the berry seed warnin...
Totally relate to the sensitivity thing. When I got my braces off, biting into an apple felt like chewing ice cubes for a couple weeks. My dentist rec...
Totally get what you're saying about genetics, but honestly, I wouldn't downplay milk's role too much. Yeah, it's not exactly the villain, but even wi...
Had a similar scare myself a while back—felt like the implant was shifting every time I bit down. Of course, I spiraled into a Google rabbit hole and ...
Yeah, dentists can get weirdly defensive about second opinions. I had a similar experience last year—needed a root canal and my insurance was basicall...