My little one definitely preferred the finger brush at first—less intimidating, I think—but eventually the chewing became a big issue. Swapping to a s...
Couldn't agree more about the dentist talking you through the procedure—it really helps ease anxiety. Deep breathing is definitely effective, but anot...
You're definitely right about that—I've noticed quite a bit of variation myself. Our orthodontist had a similar approach when my son accidentally thre...
I had a similar experience when I went through my bone graft. At first, I thought researching every detail would ease my anxiety, but honestly, it jus...
That's a smart approach—blending with something milder usually helps tone things down nicely. I've had similar experiences with homemade clove oil; it...
I've noticed something similar with homemade herbal mouth rinses. At first, the taste was way too strong—almost medicinal—and I nearly gave up on it. ...
I've had a similar experience with fluoride rinses. After my first professional whitening, the sensitivity caught me off guard—it wasn't unbearable, b...
I can definitely relate to this. My dentist once joked that my mouthguard looked like I'd been wrestling bears in my sleep... not exactly reassuring! ...
Definitely agree with you there—baking soda toothpaste has been my go-to whenever my teeth feel a bit dull. I did try oil pulling myself, and while it...
That's very true. I remember when I first got braces myself—initially, it felt like I'd never eat normally again. Greek yogurt and smoothies were defi...
That's exactly how I handle it too. A few years back, I had a dentist who seemed to think every tiny issue was an emergency—honestly, it felt like the...
I've had a slightly different experience, actually. While toothpaste for sensitivity definitely helps, I found that pairing it with an alcohol-free mo...
Interesting you mention ice cream causing sensitivity—I actually found the opposite. Cold treats like ice cream and smoothies were a lifesaver, soothi...
Yogurt, huh? That's definitely a new one for me too—though I once popped a bracket on a banana slice, of all things. Braces really do have their own s...