Honestly, I wouldn't assume payment method has zero impact. My orthodontist was generally great, but when I was paying monthly, scheduling extra visit...
Totally relate to the anxiety factor there. When I first got Invisalign, I was constantly worrying I’d mess something up and ruin months of progress. ...
Totally agree about the sugary stuff—ice cream made my gums feel weirdly sensitive afterward. I stuck mostly to cold yogurt (plain, no added sugar) an...
Haha, I felt exactly the same way! Honestly though, ignoring teeth grinding isn't something I'd recommend. I tried that route years ago—ended up crack...
Couldn't agree more with this. I've always been a bit anxious about dental visits, and honestly, some dentists really do rush into treatments without ...
Totally relate to the sensitivity thing—when I first started using a water flosser, my gums felt super tender and even bled a bit. Freaked me out at f...
Ice packs are helpful, sure, but honestly they didn't do much for me. Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but I found the cold sensation more uncomfortabl...
I feel you on the orange juice thing... citrus is sneaky like that. Honestly, tomato soup probably wouldn't sting much, but I totally understand not w...
I get what you're saying about the softer brush, but honestly, enamel toothpaste made a bigger difference for me. I was skeptical at first—always worr...
Haha, same here...honestly, those open cups stressed me out at first. But we switched to the little silicone cups with handles—more control, less spil...
I was skeptical too, but honestly, my gums started looking healthier after just a few weeks without vaping. Might be coincidence, but why risk it? Bra...
Totally agree with you about the electric toothbrushes—switching to one was a game changer for me too. I went with Sonicare because, honestly, I'm pre...
Glad to hear sensitivity wasn't too bad for you. I've been thinking about veneers myself, but honestly I'm still pretty nervous. My teeth have always ...
Yeah, I'd definitely lean towards making it a bigger deal. Sounds like Jake might be developing dry socket—had that myself once, and trust me, it's no...
Yeah, that's true...but also don't underestimate getting it checked out by a dentist. My grandson had a similar issue, and making sure everything was ...