Honestly, salt water rinses were the only thing I stuck with too. I know people swear by clove oil, but I had the same issue—just numbness and a weird...
Dental schools really are a lifesaver when you’re broke and desperate, huh? I did the same thing a couple years ago—my root canal took, like, three se...
I get what you mean about wanting to stay in control. I’ve done both nitrous and oral sedation, and honestly, the cost was a big factor for me. Nitrou...
Not lazy at all. I totally get wanting something quick and easy, especially with how much those little brushes can add up cost-wise. Water flossers ar...
We’ve actually tried a couple of those dual-layer guards for my daughter (she grinds and plays basketball). Honestly, they’re a bit pricier, but I do ...
I’ve wondered the same thing about whether laser whitening is actually worth it. I went with the strips at home mostly because of cost—just couldn’t ...
I totally get the “IKEA” reference—my bill felt like I was building a bookshelf and every screw cost $200. I’m with you on the sticker shock, but I’ll...
I totally get where you’re coming from. We do everything by the book at home, but my youngest still gets cavities too. Sometimes I wonder—is it worth ...
That 22-hour rule felt impossible to me at first, too. Seriously, who doesn’t want to enjoy a slow cup of coffee or just forget they’re doing dental s...
I totally get the anxiety—felt like I was walking on eggshells with every meal. I tried to be cheap and just eat what I already had at home, but wow, ...
I totally get what you mean about the wax—felt like I was just wasting money on it half the time. Did you ever try the generic stuff? I found the stor...
That’s been my experience too, honestly. I tried both Parodontax and Corsodyl because my gums were sore and a bit puffy, and I kept reading about how ...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit, I still try to minimize appointments when I can—mostly because my insurance only covers so much and th...
Honestly, I relate to the overthinking—my brain goes straight to “worst-case scenario” if I see even a little blood. From what my dentist told me (aft...
I’ve wondered about this too, especially since fluoride rinses aren’t exactly cheap. That’s kind of my worry—am I just rinsing away the toothpaste an...