That insurance piece really is the kicker, isn’t it? I went through something similar after a molar extraction—my dentist was adamant about waiting fo...

That numbness is such a weird sensation, right? After my root tip surgery, I kept tapping my face to check if feeling had come back—felt like I was st...

I hear you—my grandkids tried the water flosser route for a bit, and honestly, it was like giving them a mini garden hose. Entertaining, but not exact...

That’s exactly where I went wrong, too. I figured if a little pressure was good, a lot must be better... and then wondered why my gums felt like I’d b...

Bagels are basically orthodontic super glue, right? I had one last month and spent half my lunch break trying to excavate bits from my brackets. Lesso...

Stacking pillows is a rookie mistake—I learned that the hard way, too. Honestly, lying flat seemed to make my face feel even puffier, but too much ele...

I had to laugh at this because my dentist said the same thing—“Just use a straw, you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble.” I’ve tried both baking soda a...

My dentist floated the bone graft idea too, and honestly, I joked with him that at my age I'm not sure investing in extra bone is worth it—I'm already...

Interesting take—I see where you're coming from, but personally, I'd argue that bedside manner isn't always something you need to pay extra for. When ...

Haha, your cat story made me chuckle—I had a similar incident, except mine involved my glasses and the bathroom ceiling...don't ask how. Curious thoug...

Haha, I can relate! When I finally paid off my braces, I celebrated by eating all the caramel popcorn my dentist warned me about. Worth every sticky b...