That’s interesting, because I actually did the opposite after my root canal—I started using the treated side as soon as it didn’t hurt, just because I...

Totally agree with this. I’ve never tried oral sedation but I’m kind of hesitant since the idea of being out of it for hours freaks me out more than t...

That’s interesting about the over-cleaning— I always thought more brushing was safer, especially after getting a crown last year. Now I’m worried I mi...

That “waiting game” part is what gets me. I had dry socket after my wisdom tooth extraction last summer and seriously underestimated how miserable it ...

That’s wild about the gray mark turning out to be a cavity—it’s easy to just assume it’s a stain from food. I’ve definitely noticed that certain thing...

That’s a really interesting point about the anticipation being worse than the actual procedure. I haven’t had a root canal yet (knock on wood), but I’...

That totally makes sense. I remember feeling weird even switching toothpaste flavors as a kid, so I can see how a new brush could be too much. But the...

The silicone flossers have been on my “maybe” list for a while, but I keep second-guessing them. I did try one myself—just the cheap kind from the sto...