I get where you’re coming from, but I think apples and carrots get a bit of an unfair rap sometimes. Like you said, they’re not “magic,” but I’ve actu...

That’s funny, my instructions were almost the opposite—my doc said gentle salt water was fine after 24 hours, but to avoid anything stronger. I guess ...

I relate to the overanalyzing—took me ages to get used to how my teeth looked in pictures. I used to try different smiles in front of the mirror just ...

I totally relate to the “loud” feeling with braces. When I had them, it felt like my whole mouth was on display, especially with photos or talking to ...

Honestly, that’s a good sign. I remember thinking I’d drown the first week—water everywhere but my teeth. It does get easier with practice. With regul...

That’s exactly what I found with my own braces—timing really does matter more than I expected. I used to think a missed week here or there was harmles...

That really nails it. I’ve had a few extractions over the years (unfortunately), and every single time, the post-op food thing tripped me up more than...

You’d think “avoid crunchy stuff” would cover it, but apparently sandwiches are a stealth hazard no one warns you about. I lost my temp crown to a sli...

I relate to this a lot. I used to be super self-conscious about grinding my teeth at night—my dentist called it bruxism and made it sound like a huge ...

I’ve noticed the same thing with regular ice packs—my jaw would get super stiff if I left them on too long. The gel packs do seem a bit more forgiving...

That grape wax brings back memories... I remember thinking the same thing—fun in theory, but after a while it just tasted weirdly medicinal. I ended u...

Definitely had that problem, especially early on. For me, it was mostly with things like popcorn or seeds—they’d sneak under the edge and drive me nut...

I'm with you on the hassle factor of the water flosser. Mine sits on the counter and I keep thinking, “Is it really worth dragging this out every nigh...

Treating it like any other appointment really does help. I’ve found that if you avoid making a big deal out of it, kids pick up on your calmness. Lett...

I get where your dentist is coming from, but I’m not totally convinced onlays are always off the table after a root canal. When I had mine done, one d...