That’s exactly how I feel with soups lately. There’s no winning—either it’s watery and depressing or so thick I’m worried it’ll get stuck in my teeth....

Totally agree. I’ve been stressing about this exact thing—my dentist keeps saying a crown is safest, but it just feels like overkill when most of my t...

I get nervous about switching things up, but honestly, the water flosser has been a relief for me. String floss always made my gums bleed and I’d drea...

Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from. I was super anxious about going to a dental school clinic too—just kept picturing something going wrong ...

I’ve been curious about TENS too, but honestly a little nervous to try it near my jaw. Has anyone here actually used one for mouth pain? I’m super sen...

I totally get what you mean about those “relaxing” visualizations making things worse. I’ve tried the guided meditation apps and honestly, sometimes t...

I've been considering those DIY aligners too but honestly, I'm a bit hesitant about messing with my teeth on my own... Did you have any discomfort or ...

Yeah, airing it helps sometimes. I've also heard leaving activated charcoal nearby can absorb weird odors. Not sure how effective that is though—anyon...

Reading this makes me feel a bit better about my own situation. My dentist also said it wasn't urgent, just something to monitor, but I've been notici...

I felt the same way about baking soda toothpaste...tried it for a couple weeks, but kept worrying about sensitivity and enamel issues. Ended up switch...

Dental work anxiety is real... I've been surviving on blended soups and yogurt for days now. Tried mashed potatoes, but even those felt risky somehow....

I get your point, but sometimes dentists can be overly cautious. I've had experiences where one dentist recommended immediate fillings, but when I got...

The tiny maraca thing cracked me up too...never thought about the noise, but now I'm kinda glad I skipped the peas. I was super nervous about swelling...

I totally get that...I'm currently stressing over veneers I just got. Can't shake the feeling they're slightly off-center, even though my dentist insi...

I totally get that anxiety you're talking about... I've been putting off going back myself because my last dentist wasn't exactly patient or understan...