That’s exactly what I wrestled with too. I had a molar that needed both a root canal and a crown, and when the receptionist showed me the estimate, I ...
That gut feeling is no joke. I remember when my granddaughter was teething, everyone kept telling me it was “just teeth coming in,” but she just seeme...
I can relate to the cold drink thing—after whitening, even just breathing in air through my mouth made my teeth zing. I’ve tried those “enamel repair”...
I totally get wanting to wait and plan, but in my case, I waited almost a year after losing a lower molar, and honestly, I kind of regret it. The bone...
That gave me a chuckle—totally been there. Tried charcoal once and it looked like I'd cleaned chimneys with my toothbrush. Honestly, I stick to baking...
I get where you’re coming from about wanting a little info but not too much. For me, though, I actually prefer when the dentist keeps talking througho...
My porcelain crowns have held up pretty well too, but I do notice a tiny bit of staining after coffee or tea. Nothing major though. Wonder if zirconia...
I've actually found glycerin pretty neutral if you don't overdo it. It adds a subtle sweetness, sure, but nothing overpowering. Might even help smooth...
Totally agree about dilution making a difference. Last year I tried making my own peppermint oil blend for sore gums and got the dilution way off—ende...
Totally relate to your experience. A few years back, I had a similar situation—my dentist mentioned my teeth were shifting slightly and suggested brac...
Haha, I feel your pain with the charcoal toothpaste mess—I had a similar experience and ended up scrubbing my sink for ages. Baking soda's been my go-...
Totally agree on the bite alignment point. I remember when my teeth first started looking straighter, I was thrilled...until I noticed my bite felt of...
I totally get your hesitation... I was pretty anxious about it too at first. Honestly, the guard didn't completely stop my clicking, but it made a hug...
My dentist actually mentioned something similar—said vaping dries your mouth out, which lets plaque build up faster. Didn't hear the sticky plaque thi...