Honestly, I get so stressed about this stuff too. The dentist told me the same thing about milk—apparently, it’s not just “sugar” sugar, but even the ...
Waiting is rough, especially for kids who just want things back to normal. My dentist explained that younger people’s jaws are still changing, so impl...
I hear you, but I actually went the other way—paid up front and just kept a small buffer for emergencies. The discount was enough to make me sweat a b...
I get the “pick your battles” thing, but I honestly wish my parents had been stricter with brushing when I was little. I ended up with a ton of fillin...
Totally get your concerns about the dentist-made mouth guards being pricey—I was pretty anxious about it myself when my dentist first brought it up. B...
We've had similar issues with witch hazel being a bit harsh sometimes, especially on sensitive skin. Mixing it with cucumber water sounds like a smart...
Scrambled eggs were honestly my go-to as well, especially since you can add a little cheese or avocado for extra calories without changing the texture...
Haha, yeah, gotta agree with this. I tried blending mac and cheese after my wisdom teeth came out, thinking it'd be comfort food heaven...big mistake....
Yeah, peppermint oil can definitely sneak up on you—I had a batch once that was way too intense, felt like I'd brushed my teeth ten times in a row. If...
I've wondered the same thing about xylitol content. From what I've read, studies suggest you need around 1 gram of xylitol per piece of gum and chew i...
I totally get the anxiety about root canals...had my first one last year and honestly, the anticipation was way worse than the actual procedure. The d...
I get what you're saying about trying to chill out, but honestly, it's easier said than done, especially when you're the one feeling the pain. As some...
Totally agree with this. I've noticed that explaining step-by-step what's going to happen at the dentist beforehand helps ease my anxiety too, not jus...
I totally get this. Had my first filling done recently and was super anxious about every little ache afterward. Kept googling symptoms (bad idea, btw....
That's great you found someone good in an emergency, but personally I wouldn't rely solely on a dentist's attitude. I'd also check their experience, c...