Yeah, totally get this. I was all about the soft stuff after my root canal too—mashed potatoes and yogurt basically became my food groups. Tried to sa...
Yeah, those “relaxing” apps just make me hyper-aware of how NOT relaxed I am. Last time I had a tooth pulled, I tried to zone out by reading the price...
Funny you mention crunchy foods helping—I actually found the opposite. Apples and carrots were my nemesis, especially when distracted. One wrong bite ...
Yeah, definitely varies by office. Mine was pretty flexible too, thankfully. I went monthly payments because upfront just wasn't happening with my bud...
I've been thinking about trying a softer brush too, but honestly, after paying for the whitening, I'm hesitant to spend more on special toothpaste or ...
I've had both custom and standard guards, and honestly, the custom one lasted me way longer. My dentist joked that I must be grinding through steel at...
Mint gum after whitening was a rookie mistake for me too, felt like I was chewing on Antarctica...lesson learned. 😂 Agree about Sensodyne bein...
Yeah, monthly was the way I went too. I mean, upfront sounds great on paper (who doesn't like saving money?), but life just loves throwing curveballs ...
Haha, ain't that the truth... I cringe every time I see those DIY braces vids pop up. Honestly, braces are pricey, but messing up your teeth is way pr...
Yeah, mouths are weirdly picky sometimes. I tried fluoride-free toothpaste once (mostly because it was on sale, lol) and my teeth felt kinda... fuzzy?...
Haha, learned this the hard way myself. Thought I'd be smart and save money by munching on cheap ramen noodles—turns out those little dry bits are lik...
Haha, gazpacho after wisdom teeth removal sounds brave...and a little ambitious. I stuck to mashed potatoes and cheap store-brand pudding cups. Did an...
Had the same issue when I switched toothbrushes—thought my gums were staging a rebellion. Downsizing helped, but honestly, I think some brands just do...
Yeah, chewing on one side messed me up too—felt like my jaw was stuck in "budget robot" mode for weeks, lol. Pasta and mashed potatoes were lifesavers...
Yikes, that's a nasty surprise. Reminds me of when my son chipped his tooth on a pancake—yes, a pancake. Apparently, he bit down hard on a tiny piece ...