I hear ya, that numb feeling is definitely weird...but honestly, after a while you kinda get used to it. Saltwater rinses help me sometimes too—cheap ...

I had a similar experience after my extraction—smoothies were a lifesaver, but citrus definitely made things worse. I tried orange juice once and regr...

I had a similar experience with OTC strips—felt okay at first, but after a few uses, the sensitivity kicked in and lasted longer than I expected. The ...

Scrambled eggs were my lifesaver too. I got so tired of smoothies and yogurt after my apicoectomy. One thing I'd add—mashed sweet potatoes were surpri...

I switched to a softer brush a while back and definitely noticed less irritation. But one thing I'm still figuring out is mouthwash—some brands seem t...

Haha, totally relatable. Last visit, my hygienist kept mentioning "recession," and my mind jumped straight to the economy. Took me a second to realize...

I've done both dentist whitening and home kits, and honestly, the dentist results were quicker but didn't seem to last significantly longer for me. Pl...

Haha, yep, been there. When mine came off after almost three years, I was expecting this perfect toothpaste-commercial smile... and instead got someth...

Had mine done last year and yeah, the soreness was pretty rough for about 3-5 days. Ibuprofen helped me a bit, but honestly, alternating ice packs wit...