That’s honestly reassuring to hear—my first few tries with the water flosser were a disaster, too. I actually managed to spray the mirror, my shirt, a...
That “one week” recovery timeline is honestly laughable. I remember looking at the calendar, thinking I’d be back to normal meals in a few days, but i...
That's definitely been my experience as well. When I had my teeth whitened professionally, the sensitivity afterward was quite intense—I remember even...
Spinach is definitely a stealthy adversary, but personally, I found sesame seeds to be the absolute worst. They're tiny, stubborn, and seem to wedge t...
I get the logic behind sticking with electric brushes, but honestly, I found manual brushing gentler when my gums were acting up. Even on the lowest s...
Totally agree with this caution. When I had my bone graft, my dentist specifically warned me against any circular or lateral jaw movements at first. I...
This is actually something I've worried about quite a bit myself. I switched to fluoride-free toothpaste for a short period because I read some concer...
I agree about smoothies—seemed like they'd be perfect, but the acidity was definitely an issue for me too. I found blending bananas with avocado and a...
I had a similar experience after my biopsy. Honestly, I thought cinnamon would be gentle too, but it turned out to be surprisingly harsh. Even tiny am...
I completely relate to your experience with ginger ale—it seems soothing in theory, but carbonation can actually irritate sensitive gums. After my own...
I totally get the anxiety around this. When I first got mine, I was convinced everyone was secretly staring at my mouth. I'd catch myself covering my ...
I've actually had the opposite experience. When my gums started acting up, I went straight for the pricier brand my dentist recommended, thinking it'd...
Cottage cheese is a clever suggestion, though personally I found the texture a bit unsettling after my wisdom teeth removal. I stuck mostly to mashed ...
My dentist is pretty cautious too, but honestly, I get a bit anxious about frequent x-rays. I usually ask if it's absolutely necessary...sometimes the...
Yeah, had this done a couple years back—honestly, the idea freaked me out at first too. It's usually synthetic or donor bone material, not as creepy a...