Honestly, I get anxious about this too. My dentist once told me those white spots (fluorosis, I think?) are usually from swallowing a lot of fluoride ...
I get wanting to just “get it all over with,” but honestly, I’d be worried about doing six at once. When I had two done back-to-back, my jaw was so st...
That’s exactly what our dentist said too. I totally get feeling weird about going so early—my son only had like four teeth at his first visit. We wait...
I totally relate to the urge to check your gums for every little thing—it’s like once you start, it’s hard to stop noticing stuff. I’m the type who’ll...
I totally relate to the mess—my sink is a toothpaste battlefield most mornings. I still get nervous about using too much, though. I usually start with...
Yeah, the whole “vibe” thing is real. I’ve had places where the front desk barely looked up, and suddenly I’m second-guessing everything. For me, I al...
Totally get what you mean about the vinegar—tried it once and couldn’t get that smell out for days. I’m with you on the tablets; they just feel safer ...
After my last extraction, I was so nervous about messing up the healing that I stuck to the safest stuff for way longer than I probably needed to. Yog...
That’s honestly one of the trickiest parts for me—my own nerves always seem to leak out, no matter how hard I try to cover them up. I’ve had dental an...
I’ve actually asked for the extra polish before, and honestly, it helped a little but didn’t fully get rid of the stains or bring back that fresh look...
I had that permanent wire retainer glued to the back of my bottom teeth for a few years. Honestly, it was kind of a hassle. Flossing got way trickier—...
Definitely relate to that weird swollen gum feeling after getting braces—mine puffed up so much I started worrying I was doing something wrong. The sa...
That’s relatable—popcorn is my nemesis. I get super anxious about anything stuck between my teeth, so I’ll literally lie awake thinking about it if I ...
I’ve actually wondered about this too, but honestly, I’m not sure I’d want a show or music during my appointments. I get super anxious at the dentist,...