Texture really does make or break it. I tried applesauce too, and honestly, I felt the same—something about it just wasn’t as soothing as I’d hoped. P...
That’s exactly what happened to me too. I tried the cheap “boil and bite” ones, and they always felt bulky or kept slipping out, which honestly made m...
Cold turkey worked for us too, but man, it was a rough couple nights. My youngest was stubborn—hid pacifiers around the house like a squirrel with aco...
Tell me about it. I started using the vinegar/baking soda thing after my last grocery bill—tablets just aren’t cheap, especially if you’re cleaning ev...
I totally get that, but for me the price difference was just too much. I ended up sticking with boil-and-bite and honestly, after a few tries I found ...
Totally get this. I remember thinking I’d just eat mashed potatoes for a few days because they were cheap and filling, but even that got old fast. The...
The saltwater rinse has honestly been my MVP too—cheap, easy, and actually works. I tried a “gum health” mouthwash for a bit, but it felt like lightin...
I totally get that. The build-up in your head is just brutal, but the actual root canal was way less dramatic than I’d pictured. My biggest worry was ...
Yeah, the tongue thing is real. I did that for ages after my crown. It’s weird how you notice every tiny change in your mouth at first, then suddenly ...
Those pressure marks are the worst, right? I used to get them all the time, especially when I was trying to make my old foam pads last longer than the...
Honestly, I worry about overreacting too, especially since a dentist visit isn’t cheap. Unless there’s pain or swelling, I usually watch for a day or ...
Totally agree here. I wish more places were cool with adults bringing comfort items. I actually brought a stress ball to my last appointment, and the ...
Haha, that's a perfect comparison. I usually try to stretch mine a bit longer (budget reasons, you know...), but you're totally right about microscopi...
My dentist did mention a discount upfront, and it was actually pretty tempting because it would have saved me around 10-15% overall. But I totally get...
Totally get where you're coming from—IV sedation sounds amazing for anxiety. I went with laughing gas purely for budget reasons, and while it wasn't p...