Totally get this. When I had a dry socket, even the smell of coffee made me queasy, and I’m usually a two-cup-a-day person. I found sipping on chamomi...
I totally get what you mean about the chipmunk cheeks—mine were so puffy I couldn’t even recognize myself in the mirror for a bit. Honestly, I found w...
I’ve definitely relied on salt water rinses after extractions, and they always seem to take the edge off. I hear you on the numbing gels—they never di...
I've definitely noticed the same thing about timing. I used to brush right after my morning OJ, thinking I was doing my teeth a favor... turns out, no...
That's a fair point about toothpaste being abrasive—hadn't really thought about it that way. I've used it occasionally on silver jewelry to remove tar...
Totally agree with this. It can feel like forever, especially with an underbite—I know from experience. Yogurt and bananas are definitely classics, bu...
Mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon actually sounds like a great idea—wish I'd thought of that when I had my wisdom teeth out! Honestly, I totally get...
I remember that sandwich struggle well—felt like my teeth were made of glass for days after adjustments. But honestly, after a while, you get used to ...
It's reassuring to hear others had similar experiences. I also hesitated initially, thinking it was just another unnecessary expense. But after finall...
I went the monthly route myself, and honestly, I don't regret it. Sure, paying upfront would've saved me some cash in the long run, but at the time, s...
Regular floss definitely has its perks, but honestly, I've found floss picks can work just as well if you're thorough and careful. My dentist actually...
I totally get where you're coming from. When I first got braces years ago, I remember feeling tempted by all those DIY hacks floating around online—es...
Haha, glowing in the dark—that's a new one for me. My parents weren't quite that creative, but they definitely made fluoride sound pretty scary. I rem...
That's a good point about brushing too hard... I used to do the same thing without even realizing it. My dentist actually called me out on it during a...
I've had a similar experience with charcoal toothpaste myself. Whitening strips always left me with that sharp, uncomfortable sensitivity you describe...