I actually went back to the dentist because I was so freaked out about the pain and the whole clot thing. They ended up packing the socket with some m...
Yeah, the “is this normal or am I messing it up?” cycle is so real. I swear, I’ve spent more time staring at my teeth in the bathroom mirror than actu...
I get really anxious about any changes with my gums, so you’re not alone in worrying. When I first got my braces, my gums puffed up way more than I ex...
I’ve actually wondered about this too, because I see ads for those mail-order retainers all the time and it’s tempting, not gonna lie. But I’m kind of...
I get why having something familiar helps, but honestly, I’ve found bringing stuff from home can sometimes backfire for us. My daughter gets so caught...
That’s exactly what I worry about—like, is it really worth fixing a tooth that’s just going to fall out? But then I hear about the shifting and future...
I always worry I’m going to mess something up after a tooth gets pulled. The “no swishing” thing freaks me out—I’m convinced if I even move my mouth w...
Yeah, I totally get the hesitation—crowns are crazy expensive, and insurance barely helps. I tried to wait it out too, hoping the filling would hold, ...
I was exactly the same way—super careful, probably to the point of overkill. I didn’t even want to look at the extraction site for the first week, let...
That’s interesting about the polish—do you think it actually helps with sensitivity too, or just stains? I always get nervous when my dentist suggests...
Those syringes seriously freaked me out at first—like, what if I missed a spot and something got stuck back there for days? I kept worrying the saltwa...
I totally get the cheek biting thing—honestly, it’s almost like my mouth is trying to sabotage me. I’ve caught myself doing it especially when I’m str...
That side-eye is basically a warning shot, right? I always wonder if they can actually tell how often I floss or if they're just guessing. I’ve tried ...
Totally get what you mean about the syringe—without it, I was convinced stuff would just camp out in there forever. Did you ever worry about using it ...
Did you have any issues with swelling or bruising when you started doing chores again? I get nervous about making things worse, especially with bendin...