I totally agree that distraction makes a huge difference, especially if you're naturally anxious (like me). Personally, something calm or funny usuall...

I get why horror stories work, but personally they made me way too anxious as a teen—I just shut down and ignored them. Maybe instead of focusing only...

I've had similar worries about those mouthwashes, but I did try one overnight once... honestly, it wasn't too bad. Just start with a quick swish (like...

Yikes, that's really unsettling... glad your niece is okay. Teens often just see the immediate results online and don't realize what's behind it. Step...

Yeah, insurance definitely adds an extra layer of stress sometimes. I'm getting braces myself for the first time as an adult (finally decided to take ...

Actually, for me, it wasn't so much about temperature as texture. I thought cold foods would help numb things a bit, but honestly, cold smoothies felt...

Yeah, totally agree about being careful with rinsing. My dentist also said spicy or acidic foods can irritate the area more, so sticking to softer, bl...

Yeah, I've had similar experiences with bamboo brushes—mine felt soft too, and the handle got soggy pretty quickly. Switched back to regular interdent...

We went through almost the same thing when switching to electric brushes. At first, I felt overwhelmed by all the fancy options—bluetooth, apps, press...

I felt exactly the same when I got my first filling. Kept wondering if what I was feeling was normal or just me being overly anxious (which happens a ...

Definitely agree with this. When I had my first dental work done, I was pretty anxious and kept second-guessing everything—like, is this normal? Shoul...

I've wondered about citrus slices too, and my dentist said it's fine occasionally, but you gotta be careful. She suggested drinking citrus-infused wat...

Totally hear you on the cinnamon extract—great tip. I struggled at first too, felt like my blender just wasn't cutting it (literally, lol). Nutmeg was...

Haha, I totally get you—just getting through the day with a toddler feels like a marathon sometimes. Honestly, you're doing great by sticking mostly t...

I've actually asked my ortho about this exact thing because I was kinda paranoid at first, haha. She said that waiting a few hours once in a while isn...