That brings back memories. I had braces twice (don’t ask), and honestly, flossing was the worst part. I swear the only thing that got me through was s...
Toast was my weakness too, but I waited until things felt less raw—honestly, I was terrified of crumbs getting stuck. I did the saltwater rinses relig...
It really is wild how much dental stuff can cost—my last deep cleaning was basically a mini vacation I didn’t get to go on. I totally get the feeling ...
Totally agree about the lukewarm saltwater—honestly, I started microwaving mine for a few seconds just to avoid that cold shock on my teeth. Mouthwash...
That “metal smile” thing totally threw me off at first too. I kept thinking everyone was staring, but honestly, most people barely notice. I get the a...
Totally agree about the cordless ones being a lifesaver—especially if your bathroom is tiny like mine. I switched to lukewarm water after a few icy sh...
I've used both types too, and honestly, I think the countertop's stronger pressure is a bit overrated. Sure, it's powerful, but I've found that consis...
Had something similar after my implant, but mine was more bitter than salty or metallic. Dentist said it could be related to antibiotics messing with ...
That's a good point about polishing. I've had both porcelain and zirconia crowns over the years, and honestly, my zirconia ones have been a total cham...
Totally agree about getting a second opinion—did that myself after feeling stuck for months, and it was a game changer. Turns out my original ortho wa...
I remember thinking bananas would be easy too, but somehow they got gummy and stuck everywhere. Weirdly enough, pasta was my safe food—especially mac ...
I was skeptical about cordless too, but honestly, the newer models surprised me. Battery life's decent now, and power-wise they're gentler on sensitiv...
Been there, done that... those whitening toothpastes promise miracles, but honestly, they're just not worth the pain. I remember when I got sucked int...
Haha, glad you had a good experience with laughing gas. I've actually done both IV sedation and laughing gas for different procedures, and honestly, b...
I see your point, but honestly, I found diving deeper into some specifics beforehand really boosted my confidence. Knowing exactly what my options wer...