Glad you found something that works for you. I totally get the struggle—coffee's been my morning lifeline for decades, and every dentist visit makes m...
Interesting, chicken broth actually worked pretty well for me, but I had to go super low-sodium. Regular broth made my mouth feel weirdly tight and un...
Yeah, same here... I kept getting soreness around one tooth and freaked myself out thinking it was something serious. Dentist said I was brushing too ...
Haha, seriously. I remember when I had my wisdom teeth out, I was so worried about irritating the extraction sites that I basically lived on lukewarm ...
I had the same experience with cold coconut milk—felt amazing at first, but after a few sips, my gums started feeling weirdly sensitive. Room temp wor...
Haha, that's exactly the kind of distraction I need when I'm stuck in that chair. My dentist once started humming along to the elevator music playing ...
I hear you on the magnets—sounds clever, but knowing me, I'd probably knock one into the sink or something. I actually tried the utensil organizer thi...
I've always had sensitive teeth too, so I totally get the hesitation. Tried a few home kits myself—some were brutal, honestly—but recently found one l...
I remember trying clove oil after my wisdom teeth came out, and honestly, I was so nervous about it burning that I barely used any at first. Even then...
I used to think brushing was enough too, but after losing a tooth last year (ugh, still makes me anxious thinking about it), my dentist really stresse...
Yeah, gels always made me a bit nervous too... I mean, numbing stuff in a baby's mouth? Just didn't sit right with me. We stuck mostly to chilled teet...
I feel you on the anxiety thing—last extraction I had, I was so worried about dry socket that I barely even wanted to swallow. Lukewarm pudding sounds...
I totally get the anxiety...had sedation for mine last year and honestly, best decision ever. Barely remember anything, just felt groggy afterward. On...
Reading your post brought back memories... I've had braces for nearly a year now, and honestly, each wire change still makes me anxious. The soreness ...