That taste is the worst, right? I remember thinking the same thing—like, why does it have to be so noticeable? Next time, it’s worth asking if they us...
Water flossers are kind of a game changer, but I get what you mean about the mess—my mirror gets a daily shower. For me, those tiny interdental brushe...
That “surgical supplies” fee gets me every time—like, what exactly are we supplying here, gold-plated gauze? I’ve actually asked for itemized bills a ...
You’re definitely not alone in overanalyzing every little gum change. I used to grab a flashlight and basically interrogate my mouth every night, but ...
I totally get the panic when a kid chips a tooth at the worst possible time. I’ve patched up my son’s front tooth with that temp filling stuff more th...
We had a similar situation with my daughter—she was terrified of the whole “needle” thing. What helped was asking the dentist to walk her through the ...
Yeah, the wax thing freaked me out at first too. My son’s been in braces for about a year now, and I remember grilling the ortho about what happens if...
Totally get it—sometimes just getting out the door is a win. I’ll admit, I was skeptical about those UV boxes at first, but on days when I’m dragging,...
Sealants are kind of like that raincoat you buy for your kid—sometimes it lasts for years, sometimes it gets shredded the first time they jump in a pu...
Yeah, the saltwater rinse is a weird one—my dentist swears by it, but I’ve also found it can sting like crazy if there’s any raw spot. I think it help...
Clove oil is no joke—I did the same thing once, thinking more would be better for my sore gums. Ended up with a numb tongue and a weird burning feelin...
The swelling is the absolute worst part, right? I remember after my first implant I looked like I’d gone a couple rounds with a squirrel—cheek all puf...
Chamomile tea rinse is actually a pretty solid suggestion. I've recommended it to friends dealing with gum inflammation before, and they've had good r...
We opted for upfront payment because our ortho offered a decent discount if we paid in full. Definitely agree about shopping around though...our first...