This is exactly what freaks me out. I switched to vaping thinking it’d be way safer for my teeth, but my gums still bleed sometimes and honestly, my d...
I’m right there with you—it felt like such a hassle at first. I kept worrying about the cost and time, and honestly, sitting in that chair gets my ner...
I’m honestly relieved I’m not the only one who’s had to get creative with dental emergencies. The whole “insurance roulette” thing gives me so much an...
Totally get this. I’m always convinced they’ll find something wrong, even if my mouth feels fine. Honestly, I almost cancelled my first post-implant c...
Reading this just made my jaw clench up (which is probably not great for someone who needs a mouthguard, right?). I’m supposed to get one soon and hon...
I’m really glad you mentioned the nerve zaps because I’ve been stressing about that a lot. It’s honestly reassuring to hear it’s not just me. I keep s...
I’m really glad you mentioned how weird it feels at first to not rinse after brushing. I’m super anxious about doing things “wrong” with my teeth, and...
This is exactly what’s stressing me out right now. My dentist also wants to wait months before doing anything, and I keep worrying the other teeth wil...
I totally get the worry about the color not matching—I was honestly obsessing over that before I got my crown. I kept thinking, what if I end up with ...
Honestly, I get the “pick your battles” thing, but I’m kind of the opposite. The thought of my kid needing dental work is enough to make me hover. May...
Haha, mirrors yes...but even then, I'd be cautious. I once tried toothpaste on my glasses after reading some hack online—big mistake. Ended up with ti...
I've been thinking about trying activated charcoal myself, but honestly, the mess factor makes me a bit hesitant. Glad to hear it didn't irritate your...
Two years sounds reassuring...I'm still nervous about spending that much upfront. But hearing how quickly silicone ones wear out makes me think maybe ...
Glad you both got through it okay—I’m actually scheduled for IV sedation next week (first time ever, and I'm pretty nervous tbh). Hearing your experie...
I get that dentists use toys and stuff to make kids less nervous, but honestly, three or four still feels pretty young to me. I mean, I know they're t...