Yeah, the “no crunch” rule is way tougher than I expected. I thought I’d be fine with yogurt and mashed potatoes, but after a few days, I just wanted ...
I’ve actually wondered about this too, especially since my dentist kept warning me about “super hard” crowns. I’ve had a zirconia crown on my lower mo...
Totally relate to this. When I had braces, my gums were way more sensitive, even though I was basically obsessed with cleaning. Stress and lack of sle...
I've had a similar experience, though mine usually lasts closer to three years before it starts feeling off. I think it depends a lot on how much your...
Yeah, distractions do help a bit, but honestly, I found that being aware of the biting actually helped me more. Instead of trying to ignore it complet...
Laughing gas never really did it for me either, but IV sedation might be a bit overkill depending on the procedure. I've had a few extractions done—wi...
Ugh, totally relatable. I remember the first time I got a crown, I thought I'd be clever and stick to soft foods—went for a granola bar thinking it wa...
Haha, totally agree with this: My daughter went through hers so fast we started buying them in bulk. Eventually, our dentist suggested trying a cus...
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who keeps losing the darn case. Mine seems to vanish into some alternate dimension every few months—I swear there's a ...
Yeah, leaning forward definitely helps. I also keep a small towel handy—quick wipe down afterward and it's done. Still beats threading floss through b...
Haha, been there! I remember after my first whitening session, I thought I'd nailed it—until I stepped into the office the next morning. Under those f...
We did ours around 18 months, mostly because I kept putting it off thinking the same thing—like, what's the dentist gonna tell me that I don't already...
I've gotta disagree a bit here. The "eh, feels about right" method might work for some, but honestly, when I skipped the timer, my swelling got way wo...
Yeah, totally get that. I used to be super strict about follow-ups after my root canal, but honestly, once things settled down, I just stuck to regula...
Yeah, I get the caution, but honestly I was back to pizza by day five or six without any issues. Just stuck to thin crust and avoided toppings like pe...