Reading this makes me feel a little better about finally getting a night guard. I kept putting it off, thinking it was just another thing dentists pus...

I've been dealing with something similar myself—braces for an underbite can really test your patience, can't they? I haven't tried the orthopedic pill...

My surgeon was actually really understanding when I called—said they'd rather I reach out than sit at home worrying. Honestly, most docs probably pref...

Reading this makes me feel a bit better about finally getting mine fitted next week. I've been putting it off for ages because, honestly, the idea of ...

The yogurt cube idea actually sounds pretty clever—I wish I'd known about that earlier. I'm still in the early days post-graft and feeling pretty anxi...

I completely relate to the anxiety around this decision—just got braces myself a few months ago, and the financial side definitely had me stressed. I ...

I've actually been lucky enough to dodge the dental emergency bullet myself (knock on wood...), but just reading your popcorn kernel story makes me ne...

Lukewarm oatmeal sounds like a good call, actually. I was pretty nervous after my biopsy and ended up sticking mostly to smoothies at first—figured le...

Interesting, I've never had a dentist ask me either. Usually, it's just whatever's already on—some home renovation show or daytime talk show. Honestly...

Frozen peas were a lifesaver for me too—I was skeptical at first, but they really do mold perfectly around the jaw. Good tip about labeling them clear...

That's reassuring to hear—I recently had my first dental checkup in years, and the dentist recommended several fillings right away. Honestly, it made ...

I've been having similar gum issues lately and, honestly, it's been somewhat stressful trying to figure out what's causing it. Initially, I thought it...

I completely understand your point about the sensor—it's surprising how much pressure we unconsciously apply when brushing manually. To be honest, I w...

Reading this makes me feel a bit better about my upcoming surgery. I've been pretty anxious about the taste changes, especially since I'm usually pick...

I totally relate to craving solid foods way earlier than expected—I was dreaming about burgers by day two, honestly. But I was pretty anxious about ca...