Totally agree, IV sedation sounds like the way to go. Laughing gas just doesn't seem strong enough for someone like me who's already anxious about den...
Glad your son's doing better now—I totally get the yogurt thing, haha. Honestly, I was terrified before my extraction (first-timer here), but it wasn'...
Yeah, totally agree about the sensitivity toothpaste—it helped me too after my implant. Also found that avoiding super cold drinks for a while made a ...
My dentist actually mentioned something similar about the fit being crucial. I went with zirconia myself because I'm a nervous wreck about dental stuf...
Creamy tomato soup was a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, after a couple days, I was craving something with a bit more substance. Almond butter oat...
Glad to hear I'm not the only one craving crunchy stuff... avocado and hummus have been lifesavers for sure. I've also found that chilled yogurt with ...
Haha, the phantom braces thing is so real—I thought I was the only one! I still hesitate before biting into apples, like my brain needs a second to re...
Spinach panic is definitely universal, but honestly, cilantro anxiety is my personal nemesis. That stuff sticks like glue, braces or not. Avocado tort...
Totally get that, but I'd honestly rather mine be extra cautious than rush things and mess up my bite even more... I'm already nervous enough! But yea...
Glad I'm not the only one who found the ice pack magic wearing off after a couple days. I'm scheduled for gum surgery next week (first time, yikes...)...
I feel this so much... I was convinced for years that brushing harder meant cleaner teeth. Turns out, nope—just angry gums and a dentist shaking their...
Interesting to hear your take on antiseptic mouthwashes—I was actually pretty nervous about using anything besides saltwater at first. My dentist did ...
Interesting you mention fluoride mouthwash—I was actually pretty nervous about sensitivity before my first whitening session, and my dentist recommend...
Hmm, I dunno... my dentist specifically warned me against using heat too soon. Said it could actually make swelling worse? Ice packs were my lifesaver...
I've been there with the baking soda trick too—works surprisingly well, but yeah, tastes like salty chalk. 😅 Another gentle hack I've tried is...