I really relate to that feeling of not knowing what’s normal and what’s not. After I cracked a molar, I kept poking at it and worrying every time I fe...
I totally relate to this. I’m always second-guessing myself with these decisions, especially when it comes to my kids’ teeth. My dentist was kind of i...
I get what you mean about the tech making a real difference. When I had my root canal, they used some kind of 3D imaging and honestly, it helped calm ...
Rice and beans in a thermos is such a smart move. I wish my parents had thought of that when I was stuck with braces and the dreaded cafeteria pizza—m...
That feeling of your bite being "off" after a root canal is so real. I remember thinking I was just being paranoid, but my whole jaw felt out of sync ...
Haha, popcorn is my nemesis too—seriously, I still avoid it after dental work. I get what you mean about the paranoia though. Even with flossing, some...
That “surprise” bone graft hit me too. I went in thinking I’d just pay for the implant and extraction, then suddenly there’s another $1,000 tacked on ...
I totally get this—my nerves always kick in and I forget half of what I wanted to ask. I actually brought a list on my phone to my first consult, and ...
I totally get where you're coming from. I was always super anxious about missing an adjustment because my ortho made it sound like my teeth would just...
That gritty feeling is the worst—totally get what you mean. I used to think I was just being picky about toothpaste, but after a few rounds of sensiti...
I totally get why you’d feel anxious about missing an appointment—I’m the same way. I was convinced that being late would mess everything up, but my o...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve left appointments with my son and realized I forgot to ask about half the things I meant to, especially w...
I totally get the anxiety about whether manual brushing is “enough.” I’ve always been a bit paranoid about missing spots (my dentist used to find plaq...
Totally get what you mean—calling the dentist always makes me nervous, and it’s almost never about the actual teeth. It’s the “what if they want to se...
Yeah, I totally relate to the anxiety after dental work—every weird taste or ache makes me worry something’s wrong. I’ve definitely been too eager to ...