Haha, I totally get the frustration—nothing quite like standing there with toothpaste dripping down your chin while your toothbrush decides it's nap t...

Totally relate to the ice cream thing... I thought I'd be living off milkshakes, but nope, way too cold and pricey after a while. Lukewarm soups were ...

I feel you on the sensitivity toothpaste—didn't do much for me either. Weirdly enough, what helped was just easing back into crunchy stuff gradually. ...

I had a similar experience with spicy foods—definitely learned that lesson the hard way, haha. For me, though, tomatoes were surprisingly irritating. ...

You're spot on about saltwater rinses, they're such a lifesaver and easy on the wallet too. When I had mine, spicy stuff and citrus fruits made it sti...

I get what you're saying about charcoal toothpaste—I tried it myself and yeah, it can be harsh if used too often. But honestly, I've found another bud...

Totally get being cautious—been there myself. After my extraction, I stuck to budget-friendly basics like mashed potatoes and oatmeal for a good while...

I get why the syringe worked well for you, but honestly, I found a cheaper alternative that did the trick just fine. I didn't get one from my dentist,...

We switched dentists once, and honestly, it wasn't as awkward as I'd feared. First dentist was nice enough but kept recommending pricey treatments wit...

Totally get where you're coming from—bone graft recovery can be rougher than docs sometimes let on. I had mine about a year ago, and nights were defin...

Honestly, bedtime bottles aren't the only issue—my dentist pointed out it's also about frequency and what's actually in the bottle. Even watered-down ...

That's an interesting point about keeping things separate...never thought of it that way. We usually just talk through what's gonna happen step-by-ste...