Funny, I actually found crunchy stuff less intimidating than cold drinks. For me, it was hot soup that made me nervous at first—I kept worrying the he...
That “pick your battles” thing is spot on. It’s funny, I remember when my granddaughter was little, my daughter-in-law went through the whole binky sa...
That’s so true. I learned the hard way—my first implant bill had a “lab fee” I didn’t expect. Now I ask for a list of every possible extra. Do you eve...
I hear you on the milk thing. My folks swore by it too, but I still ended up with crowns and fillings galore. What’s worked for me is sticking to a ro...
Bread tripped me up too—sticks to the roof and just feels weird, right? I found apples were easier than I expected, but lettuce was a nightmare at fir...
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve had two root canals and one needed a do-over after about eight months. Dentist said my molar had “surprise” little side canals—...
That cracked me up, and honestly, I get what you mean. I tried one of those silicone brushes for a while and just didn’t trust it to get the gunk off....
That’s exactly what my periodontist told me too. I was surprised how strict they were about temperature—no hot tea, not even soup. I stuck with room t...
Those silicone slip-on grips are hit or miss for me. I tried one from the pharmacy and, honestly, it was a bit too squishy—felt like wrestling a wet f...
I actually noticed a bit of a difference when I switched from the cheap stuff to a slightly pricier tape-style floss. My gums bled less, and it slid b...
It’s wild how your tongue will zero in on the tiniest bump or edge, even if nobody else would notice. I remember after I got a crown, it felt huge for...
That “gravel” feeling with salads is no joke—sometimes I wonder if my jaw’s just going to give up halfway through. I’ve found a little workaround that...
I’ve been down both roads—tried to remineralize a tiny spot with prescription toothpaste, but it still ended up needing a filling a year later. Honest...
That’s such a perfect way to put it. I swear, after decades of brushing and flossing, it still feels like my gums have a mind of their own. I complete...
My dentist actually rolled his eyes when I mentioned charcoal. He said it can scratch enamel, and once that’s gone, you can’t get it back. I’ll admit,...