Honestly, tracking stuff has saved me money—caught a cavity early once and avoided a bigger bill. But yeah, sometimes I feel like I’m just stressing o...
I gotta ask—did you have to go back for a bunch of adjustments, or did things settle on their own? I’m trying to avoid extra trips (and bills). Also, ...
I totally get the urge to avoid the dentist, especially when you see the bill. I’ve tried most of the home stuff too—saltwater, ice packs, and even th...
That tingling is weirdly specific, right? I started noticing it after I switched to a cheaper toothpaste—maybe that’s part of it, but honestly, I just...
That’s exactly where I landed. The upfront cost for implants was just too much for me, even though the idea sounded great. I keep asking myself if I’d...
Insurance roulette is the perfect way to put it—sometimes I feel like I spend more time arguing with my provider than actually fixing my teeth. Dental...
I totally get what you mean about bridges. I was worried about grinding down healthy teeth for mine, especially since my missing tooth was near the fr...
That “morning funk” is way too real, right? I’m with you on the mouthwash— I swear, I once tried one that felt like I’d gargled with paint thinner. Th...
My kid treats the tongue cleaner like it’s a prank I’m trying to pull on him. He’ll use those little brushes, but that’s where he draws the line. Did ...
I’ve noticed the same thing—if I skip the wax, it’s almost guaranteed I’ll wake up with a spot that’s way more irritated than before. I’ve bounced bet...
Completely agree—dentists really gloss over how different recovery can be, and it’s frustrating when you’re not prepared for the worst-case scenario. ...
Yeah, I’ve actually used dental wax a couple times when I chipped a tooth and was waiting for a dentist. It’s way less gritty than those kits, but hon...
Water flossers are tempting, but man, the price tag made me hesitate. I picked up a budget one on sale and honestly, it works pretty well—though I sti...
I’m with you on the mouthwash being “confidence in a bottle”—that’s exactly how it feels, especially when you’re paranoid about post-root canal breath...