Yeah, nerve healing after dental procedures can be such a rollercoaster. Had a similar experience after getting braces and extractions done—though not...

I remember having the same issue when my braces first came off. Cold stuff was brutal for a while, especially biting into popsicles or ice cream bars....

I can see how cold drinks might help, but honestly I had the opposite experience. When my mouth was healing from braces adjustments, anything cold—eve...

I totally get the flossing thing—I was super hesitant too, kept imagining I'd tug something loose. My dentist suggested interdental brushes, and hones...

Mine was actually the opposite—I didn't really have jaw stiffness at all, but the sensitivity hung around forever. Felt like I couldn't eat anything r...

Haha, Schrödinger's dentures is spot on. I swear, every time I travel, my retainer case becomes this mysterious disappearing object. Once spent 10 min...

That's interesting, because my orthodontist was pretty clear about sticking with ice packs for at least the first 48 hours. I remember trying heat bri...

I did something similar, but honestly, oatmeal didn't really fill me up enough. I ended up making a big batch of mashed sweet potatoes—added a bit of ...

Changing air filters is a great shout—I always forget about that until I start sneezing randomly, haha. And you're totally right about houseplants. I ...