That’s such a weird line, right? I totally get what you’re saying—sometimes it’s comforting when they remember something about you, but other times it...
Seriously, it’s exhausting. I actually get anxious if I realize I’ve left my wax or floss at home—like, what if something happens and I’m stuck? I’ve ...
Seriously, lettuce is just impossible. I tried a salad once and ended up picking little bits out of my braces for what felt like hours. Honestly, I ge...
I totally get what you mean about the costs piling up. I had a back tooth pulled because it was cracked, and I figured it’d be straightforward, but th...
Yeah, I’m in the same boat—my stitches looked super swollen and kind of purple for a few days, which freaked me out. My oral surgeon said they’d disso...
That’s reassuring to hear, honestly. I’ve been kind of paranoid about chewing on that side since my root canal last week. My dentist said it was fine ...
That’s really reassuring to hear, actually. I’m supposed to get a crown soon and I keep going back and forth between zirconia and porcelain—my dentist...
That “zing” feeling from the strips is the worst—I know exactly what you mean. I got so paranoid about causing permanent sensitivity that I basically ...
That’s really reassuring to hear, honestly. I’m still super self-conscious about the idea of sounding different, or people noticing something’s off. M...
I get what you mean about the tongue, but honestly, I’m still super nervous about using those tongue scrapers. My dentist said they help, but I worry ...
Haha, midnight googling is definitely a rite of passage when braces enter the picture. I remember feeling so overwhelmed at first—like, how many ways ...
Yikes, caramel apples...they're delicious but definitely risky territory. I totally get the anxiety around biting into anything too hard or sticky. My...
Glad you found something that works better for you...those bulky guards can be really tough to get used to. My dentist did mention orthodontics briefl...
Totally relate to the oatmeal struggle... we had the same issue when my daughter had braces and some dental work done. No matter how creamy or mushy w...
I totally get why IV sedation sounds appealing, especially if anxiety is a big issue. But honestly, the idea of completely losing chunks of time freak...