I feel this so much... I had my wisdom teeth removed recently and was super paranoid about hurting myself by eating the wrong thing. My dentist basica...

I totally agree that stress can amplify discomfort—it's like your mind zeroes in on every tiny sensation. I'm getting implants next month myself, and ...

Mashed sweet potatoes are great, but honestly, even those felt a bit too thick and heavy for me right after my dental work. Maybe I'm just overly caut...

I totally get the hesitation about the sensor thing, but honestly, as someone who recently got lectured by my dentist for brushing too hard (talk abou...

Totally agree with this! I used to dread brushing because my gums felt like they were on fire afterward. Honestly thought something serious was wrong ...

I totally get what you're saying about lukewarm soups being kinda meh. I'm prepping for my first oral surgery next week (yikes), and honestly, the foo...

Reading this thread is honestly reassuring... I'm scheduled for my first implant next month and have been stressing about it big time. Hearing your ex...

Reading this thread is honestly reassuring...I had mine taken out just three days ago, and I genuinely thought I'd be back to normal eating by now. Bi...

You're definitely not alone in preferring heat—I was the same way. Ice just made my jaw feel tighter and more uncomfortable, honestly. I ended up usin...

Totally agree about the saltwater rinse—it's gentle, but taste-wise, it can be a bit iffy. My niece hated it at first because of the salty aftertaste....

Mint tea was a lifesaver for me too, honestly. I remember thinking it'd be too mild to help, but it was exactly what my sore gums needed. Lukewarm sou...

I totally get the weird craving thing—after my wisdom teeth came out, I suddenly wanted celery dipped in peanut butter, and normally I avoid celery li...

Totally agree with you on the parenting guilt—it's so easy to spiral into worry mode. My dentist said something similar, that thumb-sucking isn't usua...