Headphones are a lifesaver, seriously. My dentist loves the small talk too—last time he started chatting about his fishing trip mid-cleaning. Like, du...

My dentist didn't mention oatmeal specifically, but he did warn me about anything grainy or small bits that could get stuck in the extraction site. Ho...

I dunno, avocado smoothies always sounded great in theory but ended up tasting like cold guacamole to me...not exactly what I'm craving after oral sur...

Yeah, oatmeal can def get messy...my kiddo ended up wearing more than she ate, lol. Yogurt was our go-to as well—smooth sailing from there. Hang in th...

Haha, wish I'd known this earlier—my dentist always just nagged me about flossing after every snack. Like, who seriously carries floss everywhere? I t...

Yep, same here. Our first dentist was nice enough but kinda rushed through things—felt more like a check-off-the-list visit than anything else. Decide...

Had the same jaw ache thing—felt like I'd been chewing gum nonstop for days afterward. About the second opinion, I'm actually in that boat right now. ...

I've got a full porcelain crown on one of my front teeth, and honestly, it's been solid for years now (fingers crossed I didn't just jinx it...). My d...

Haha, comfy clothes are a must—I wore my softest hoodie and sweatpants for mine, felt like I was wrapped in a blanket the whole time. Honestly, the an...

Your routine sounds pretty spot-on to me. Honestly, I've tried pricier models thinking they'd magically upgrade my teeth... nope, same old dentist lec...

Yeah, antiseptic mouthwash might be effective, but man, it felt like rinsing with battery acid for me—even diluted. Saltwater was my savior... boring ...

Yeah, I get the enamel concern, but honestly, I've been using lemon juice mixed with baking soda maybe once every couple months for years now—no issue...

Gotta admit, I've tried those strips a couple times and wasn't really feeling it. Maybe my teeth are just stubborn or something, but I didn't notice m...