Yeah, I get what you mean about the “is this pain normal or am I just being dramatic?” debate—I swear, some nights it feels like my trays are audition...
I mean, I wish my brain would get on board with that logic, but it’s like my mouth had a root canal and my anxiety had a root canal too… except the de...
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the ER being a last resort for tooth pain. I did the same ice pack + ibuprofen routine during a wisdom tooth f...
I totally get the paranoia. I once tried to “test” my cleaning by chewing on those red disclosing tablets... ended up looking like a vampire and still...
Honestly, I think it’s less about getting used to the pain and more about just not wanting the hassle. My dad’s the same way—he’ll complain nonstop, b...
I get what you’re saying about “safe” foods getting old fast, but honestly, I kinda leaned into it. Like, it was the only time in my adult life I coul...
I’ve totally had that weird minty aftertaste too. It’s like the scraper holds onto it for dear life... I started rinsing mine with hot water and a dro...
Haha, I nearly went down the Amazon rabbit hole too—those scaler ads make it seem so easy, but I can barely floss without poking myself. Here’s my ste...
It’s wild how kids have a sixth sense for “fun” when it’s coming from an adult, right? My youngest, the self-proclaimed Toothpaste Detective, can sens...
Not gonna lie, I wish I’d gotten that memo before dropping $$$ on a “must-have” night guard that turned out to be…not so necessary. My dentist made it...
I keep telling myself I’ll just “brush extra well” and skip a cleaning, but the universe laughs and sends me straight to the dentist for something wor...
I’m actually the opposite—I asked for three-month checkups after my implant just to calm my nerves. My dentist rolled his eyes but hey, I’d rather be ...
Honestly, same. I once chipped a tooth at a BBQ (don’t ask) and my first instinct was to Google “what now” while holding an ice pack to my face. My de...
Totally get this. My last dentist barely let me finish my sentence before launching into the “crown is safest” spiel. But when I asked about onlays, s...
Sensitive toothpaste honestly felt like wishful thinking for my coffee stains. I used it for months—my teeth were maybe a bit less ouchy, but the stai...