I totally get the anxiety about the “science experiment” factor. I actually had a plastic one go missing in my bathroom for a week (don’t ask), and wh...
I totally get this. After my first implant, I was so worried about being “that patient” who keeps calling, especially after getting a surprise bill in...
Ugh, I relate to this so much. I swear, ever since I got my first crown, brushing has felt like defusing a tiny bomb—like, am I supposed to brush hard...
Sticky notes on the mirrors—honestly, I wish I’d thought of that when I first got mine. I remember avoiding smiling in photos for weeks, just convince...
I get nervous about this stuff because I had a ton of cavities as a kid, and my parents always blamed my “bad brushing.” Honestly, I tried, but with a...
That’s exactly what happened with me—those silicone covers seemed like a great idea, but I swear they’d vanish the second I had soup or anything remot...
I totally get the anxiety about dropping things—my hands stiffen up out of nowhere, and I’ve had more than one toothbrush go flying across the sink. I...
I’ve actually tried not rinsing after brushing a few times, and honestly, I just couldn’t get used to it. That weird chalky film you mentioned? Yeah, ...
Toast felt like a dare to me for weeks. I was convinced my teeth would just... shatter? But honestly, it’s pretty normal to feel that way at first. I ...
Same here—nothing stresses me out more than the thought of another emergency trip. I had an onlay done after my own root canal, and honestly, it’s hel...
Oh, for sure. My son started fidgeting the minute we walked in, and I realized I was gripping the armrest like it was a lifeline. I try to act calm bu...
Totally relate to the “is this really necessary?” question. I swear, every time I’m in that chair, I just want someone to tell me it’s all a bad dream...
That exhaustion thing really caught me off guard too. I remember thinking, “I’ll just nap for a couple hours and be back to normal,” but nope. I was w...
That vague “few months” thing always makes me nervous too. I remember asking twice, and still got a different answer each time. My son’s lasted throug...
I get nervous about every little thing too, honestly. My youngest would drool and chew on everything for weeks, but the first tooth came out of nowher...