That’s kind of surprising to hear, but also makes sense. I’ve got my first extraction coming up (just a “simple” one, supposedly), and I keep telling ...
That’s exactly what happened to me! I thought maybe I was just being dramatic, but the sensitivity was real. Coffee is my downfall too... I swear I ca...
I always wonder if being too cautious might make things stiffen up more, though. My ortho mentioned gentle movement actually helps with soreness somet...
I’ve wondered about that too. My mom was big on salt water for literally everything, but I always end up gagging on it and just rinse with plain water...
I get frustrated about that too, but I heard if veneers are for fixing damage (like after an injury), sometimes insurance will help? Not sure how ofte...
That’s exactly what I’m worried about—my brain just won’t quit overthinking, especially the night before. I’ve tried those rain sounds, but yeah, it’s...
I’m really glad you mentioned the tongue scraper thing, because I’ve always wondered if that was just a gimmick or actually made a difference. I get s...
I’m right there with you on the wax—never thought I’d be so grateful for something so basic, but here we are. First week with braces and I was convinc...
I totally get that paranoia—my gums bleed if I just look at them wrong, honestly. The mess is half the reason I hesitated to try a water flosser in th...
I totally get the mashed potatoes burnout... I swear, if I never see another bowl, it'll be too soon. The lisp thing is real, too—my partner says it’s...
That’s actually something I’ve been stressing about—like, is the sugar in ice cream actually bad for the stitches, or is it just one of those things p...
Yeah, I totally get this. I was told to rinse with salt water after my extraction, but honestly, I was paranoid about dry socket no matter what I did....
That’s so true, but honestly, I sometimes wonder if I’m just imagining things. After my first filling, every little rough spot felt like a giant crate...
That’s kind of reassuring—I was wondering if it was weird to use frozen veggies for swelling. I keep hearing mixed things about anti-inflammatories th...
That’s exactly what I’m worried about—the cleaning. I keep picturing myself constantly poking around with those little brushes and still missing somet...