I’m with you on the syringe—those things are weirdly satisfying to use, too. I had a molar out last year and food just kept finding its way into the s...
Frozen grapes are such a win—my teen still asks for them, even after the braces came off. I totally get what you mean about the distraction factor. It...
I’ve actually switched to a water flosser after years of fighting with regular floss (tight teeth club here too). Here’s how it’s gone for me: 1. Wa...
That’s pretty much where I landed too. We tried a few “methods”—cutting the tip off, talking up the binky fairy, even hiding them for a day or two. My...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think brushing and cutting sugar were the golden ticket, but I still ended up with new cavities ever...
I get what you mean about feeling like just another number. I’ve bounced between a few dentists over the years—some were super affordable but, yeah, n...
Totally get the frustration with the “extras”—I almost laughed when my dentist suggested the cone beam scan, but then again, my first root canal misse...
I hear you on the cost part—that’s honestly what’s making me hesitate about implants. I’ve heard some people say their dentures actually felt pretty n...
The numbness thing is so odd, right? Mine lasted almost two months and honestly, I started to worry it’d never go away. For food, I got desperate enou...
I feel this so much—my mornings used to be a breath disaster, no matter how much I brushed or rinsed. For me, the real game changer was figuring out m...
Podcasts are a total game changer for me too. I’ve found that when I’m stuck in the chair, having a story or interview to focus on helps me tune out a...
That “do you *really* need this?” talk is so underrated. The first time I was told a filling needed to be redone, I just nodded along and booked it, b...
I get where you’re coming from with the food paranoia, but honestly, I was told by my oral surgeon that the stitches are actually pretty resilient. I ...
Honestly, that’s so true. I used to feel like I was failing if I didn’t do every single “recommended” thing, but sometimes you just have to pick your ...
That’s honestly what got me too—my dentist didn’t even show me photos, just described what happens if you skip flossing for years. I always thought br...