I totally see your point about friends' recommendations being valuable, especially when you've had a disappointing experience with highly-rated dentis...
Totally get what you're saying about patience. I had veneers done a while back, and at first, they felt weirdly bulky and unnatural. Took weeks before...
I've actually used a dental discount plan for a couple of years now, and it's been surprisingly helpful. It's definitely not the same as traditional i...
You make some good points about managing dry mouth, especially the toothpaste and mouthwash suggestions. I've tried those myself and found them helpfu...
Glad someone mentioned SLS—I found switching to an SLS-free toothpaste really helpful too. Another thing worth looking into is mouthwash. Some of the ...
That's a really good point about sugar-free gum—I started doing that too after my dentist recommended it, and it definitely made a noticeable differen...
Haha, I get the appeal (cheese lover here too!), but I'd be cautious about relying solely on cheese for dental health. I've read calcium-rich foods he...
Totally agree with this. Electric brushes are convenient, but they're not the only way to keep your teeth healthy. Like you said: I've personally s...
You're definitely not alone in this. I've tried my fair share of toothbrushes over the years, and some designs really do make me wonder if the creator...
I totally get where you're coming from—being mindful about ingredients is always a good thing. Personally, I've tried fluoride-free toothpaste for a f...
Reading that made me cringe too... wisdom tooth extractions can definitely be unpredictable. I agree these extreme cases are pretty rare, but infectio...
Keeping a toothbrush in the shower is actually a pretty clever idea. I've found that sometimes just changing the environment or routine slightly can m...
I've actually seen a few people use earbuds in my dentist's office, so I don't think most dentists would mind as long as you mention it beforehand. On...
Totally agree about the coffee and soda thing—it's a tough habit to break, but it really does make a difference. Another trick I've found helpful is r...