Yeah, that's exactly what worries me too—the whole recovery dragging on and messing with eating. I’ve read stories where folks could barely handle sou...

Yeah, I totally get the awkward feeling when you question the dentist’s plan. I’ve had a couple look at me sideways when I asked about cheaper or less...

Losing a regular tooth definitely messed with my bite way more than wisdom teeth did. I had to get a molar pulled because fixing it was just too expen...

Yeah, that unpredictability is what gets me too. I always wonder if it’s worth paying extra for sedation just in case things go sideways, or if that’s...

I totally relate to this—sometimes I wonder if all those fancy electric brushes and mouthwashes are just hype, or if they actually make a big differen...

I keep seeing people rave about water flossers, but I haven’t taken the plunge yet—are they really worth the money? I’ve always just used the cheap dr...

I used to be super strict with screen time too, but it’s like all my rules go out the window the second we walk into the dentist’s office. My kid used...

I totally get what you mean about the ice packs—after my root tip surgery, I used a bag of corn because it was all I had, and honestly, it worked just...

That’s good to hear it got easier for you. I’m still in that phase where it feels weird sometimes, especially when I’m eating stuff that’s a bit chewy...

Yeah, I get those chin marks too, especially if I’ve had the straps a little too tight. I tried one of those cheap satin pillowcases and it didn’t rea...

Yeah, I totally get that—felt like forever before I noticed anything. My bite definitely changed how I eat, but talking wasn’t as weird as I expected....

I’ve actually tried one of those meditation apps during a cleaning, and honestly, it helped a little. Not a miracle, but focusing on the breathing exe...

I get what you're saying about giving toddlers more control, but honestly, sometimes too many choices can backfire. I tried the whole "pick your tooth...

I've been wondering about this too, honestly. I've always stuck to manual brushes because they're cheap and easy to replace, but lately my dentist kee...

Mint gums have always been my go-to as well, mostly because fruity gums just never felt right after a while. I did try sugar-free fruity gums a couple...