I went through something pretty similar myself a couple months ago. Honestly, the itching and tightness drove me crazy too—especially around day 10 or...

I was leaning towards IV sedation too, but ended up trying laughing gas first because my dentist suggested it for a simpler extraction. Honestly, it w...

Yeah, that's generally true, but honestly, mine took way longer than I expected. Coffee tasted weirdly metallic for almost a month after my implant. M...

Totally get where you're coming from. I'm booked for my first extraction next week and needles freak me out a bit, so I'm leaning towards the laughing...

I learned the hard way about toothpaste being abrasive... A few months ago, I saw one of those viral videos about using toothpaste to clean scratched ...

I totally get where you're coming from—when I first switched to electric, I got sucked into the whole "smart toothbrush" hype too. Bought one with an ...

Yeah, exactly how I'd describe it too... I thought smoothies would be my savior, but nope, instant regret. Weirdly enough, lukewarm mashed potatoes be...

I feel you on the paperwork anxiety... I'm gearing up for my first bone graft surgery soon, and honestly, the stack of forms alone is enough to make m...

Totally agree about the toothpaste thing—made a bigger difference than I expected. I tried saltwater rinses for a while, and yeah, they're gentle, but...

Yeah, waxed floss can be kinda hit or miss. I had a similar experience—thought it'd glide easier, but it felt weirdly slippery and left my gums feelin...

Totally agree about the sturdy case—saved me a few times already. My cat knocked mine off the nightstand once, and I swear I spent half an hour crawli...

Frozen peas were my go-to as well—honestly didn't think they'd work at first, but they surprised me. I remember feeling anxious the first couple days,...

Tried a water flosser for about a month—honestly, it felt pretty good on my gums, kinda like a mini spa treatment. But practically speaking, it was me...

I totally get what you're saying about the Bluetooth thing. I switched to electric a couple years ago after my dentist basically told me I was brushin...

I get your point about regular checkups, but honestly, sometimes dentists jump the gun a bit. Last year mine pointed out a "possible cavity," but when...