That actually makes me feel a bit better. I used to get super anxious every time my dentist mentioned antibiotics, like maybe they were skipping somet...
I totally get the anxiety about crowns breaking—mine always felt like they could pop off if I so much as looked at a caramel. But weirdly, my last one...
That weird taste totally freaked me out too—my brain instantly went to “infection” even though it was just old blood. I swear, stitches are like tiny ...
I can relate to that weird nitrous after-feeling—last time, I felt like I was floating around in a fog for half the day. With IV, at least for me, it’...
Chamomile's been pretty gentle for me, personally. I totally get what you mean about saltwater—it's effective but definitely leaves my mouth feeling k...
Yeah, I've definitely caught myself doing that too... especially when I'm stressed. Did your dentist mention anything about night guards helping with ...
I feel you on the sensitivity worry—I was super hesitant too. My teeth are annoyingly sensitive, so I started with a really diluted peroxide mix (like...
I totally get the anxiety about knocking stuff over—my countertop flosser took a dive more than once in the beginning, lol. But honestly, after a week...
I totally get the castle analogy—wish someone had explained it to me like that when I was little! Honestly, as someone who's always been anxious about...
Totally with you on spacing sessions out—I learned that the hard way after pushing through daily whitening and ending up miserable. Lukewarm water was...
Totally feel you on the nerves... those zings can be pretty intense sometimes. Sensitivity toothpaste definitely helps if you start using it a few day...
We had a similar situation—our ortho offered a discount upfront, but honestly, it wasn't enough to ease my anxiety about paying that much in one go. I...
Totally get what you're saying about the jaw feeling off—I had the same weird sensation. But for me, hot drinks were actually comforting pretty early ...
I had something similar happen after getting my braces off—my gums felt super sensitive and even bled a bit when flossing. Freaked me out at first, bu...
Totally get the anxiety around adhesives—I spent half a train ride convinced mine were slipping (they weren't, but try telling my brain that...). Have...