That's mostly true, but honestly, for me, laughing gas never really did the trick. I tend to be hyper-aware during dental procedures, and the gas just...

Has your dad tried one of those electric toothbrushes with a charging stand instead of a cable? My mom had similar issues remembering to plug hers in,...

Did your surgeon at least provide you with detailed written instructions afterward? I've had surgeons who were pretty brief during consultations but m...

Haha, guilty as charged—I tried my niece's watermelon toothpaste once, and honestly, it tasted like candy. But flavor aside, does anyone else wonder i...

Definitely true—my granddaughter was pretty calm at her first visit, but I remember feeling tense myself. Wonder if she sensed it... Did you notice yo...

My son went through something similar a couple years back, but instead of popcorn, it was trail mix. He was munching away and suddenly paused with thi...

Yeah, totally get this. Even with headphones, I find myself hyper-aware of every little vibration or pressure change. Have you tried closing your eyes...

Yeah, hydrogen peroxide rinses can be pretty intense—did you dilute it properly? I tried it once too, and even with dilution, my gums felt irritated a...

Interesting you found chicken broth hit-or-miss—I actually found it consistently soothing, especially homemade versions without too much salt or seaso...

My dentist mentioned something similar a while back, but it wasn't specifically about vaping—more about dry mouth in general. She explained that saliv...

I've wondered about those laser detection tools too. My dentist mentioned them once but kinda brushed past it—made me think they're maybe not quite th...

Have you tried toothpaste with stannous fluoride instead of zinc citrate? Zinc's decent, but I found stannous fluoride tackles breath issues even bett...

Yeah, reflux can be sneaky like that...it's good you found that out. Did your dentist also mention diet specifics? I've noticed certain acidic foods—e...