That’s so true about night guards sometimes just being a band-aid. I had one made after my dentist suggested it for clenching, but the jaw pain after ...
I totally get what you mean about dental wax being a wallet-saver in a pinch. I used it for a broken bracket once and it definitely took the edge off—...
You’re so right about how much space dental stuff takes up in your brain—it’s like you can’t think about anything else until it’s over. I remember whe...
I totally relate to this. I remember my first hard acrylic guard—felt like I was clenching down on a chunk of plastic all night. It did last longer, b...
Great suggestions here, especially about diluting and sweetening. I've had a similar experience with a homemade peppermint tincture—it was so strong i...
Dilution definitely helps in a pinch, but honestly, sometimes diluting too much can weaken the intended effect, especially if you're aiming for someth...
Honestly, I found regular pillows to be pretty decent, but it really depended on how restless I was that night. When I had my bone graft surgery, I tr...
I went the monthly route too, and honestly, zero regrets. Sure, upfront discounts sound nice, but when my retainer broke unexpectedly halfway through ...
Totally get where you're coming from with the anxiety around accuracy. My first DIY mold was pretty questionable too—ended up looking like some abstra...
I've tried activated charcoal a couple of times, and honestly, I'm still on the fence about it. It did seem to brighten things up temporarily, but I c...
I totally relate to that feeling of uncertainty, especially when it comes to kids. When my dentist first suggested fluoride treatments, I spent hours ...
Haha, totally get where you're coming from... but honestly, regular follow-ups can catch minor issues early. Had a friend who skipped hers and ended u...
I mean, props to you for creativity, but blended noodles just feel...wrong somehow? When I had my wisdom teeth out, creamy tomato basil soup was my li...
Cold stuff was honestly a lifesaver for me. I remember practically living off smoothies and frozen yogurt cups for the first few days... something abo...