Totally hear you on this. I’ve been in that spot of not knowing if I’m about to get hit with a simple recovery or a string of complications. For me, w...
That metallic taste is the worst, right? I always figured it was just the wires or something, but my orthodontist said it’s partly from the pressure c...
I totally get the hesitation with autografts. My dentist suggested taking bone from my jaw for a graft, and honestly, the idea of dealing with two hea...
That made me laugh—pretty sure I’ve done my fair share of “toothbrushing comedy hour” too. I totally get what you mean about the novelty wearing off. ...
I hear you on the baking soda thing—it left my mouth feeling weird too, almost gritty, and I was worried about the enamel long-term. I actually tried ...
I totally get where you’re coming from—my hygienist also raved about water flossers, but honestly, I’m still on the fence. I tried using one for a few...
Tried those “gentle” whitening toothpastes a while back because I’ve got a couple crowns and wasn’t about to risk turning them weird colors or making ...
Visualization never really worked for me either—if anything, I’d start picturing a beach and then get snapped right back by the sound of the drill. Wh...
That totally resonates. I keep weighing the stress of a big payment versus the hassle of another monthly bill. Did your ortho offer any interest-free ...
Haha, the jackhammer comparison is spot-on... I tried an electric toothbrush once that felt way too intense, even on the lowest setting. But honestly,...
Totally get the chia seed struggle—been there myself. For me, though, spinach smoothies are the sneaky culprit. You'd think leafy greens wouldn't be a...
We went through something similar with my son around age 7. At first, I thought it was just a phase too, but after a few months he started complaining...
Totally relate to this. When I had oral surgery last year, mashed potatoes were a lifesaver—especially with a bit of gravy or melted butter to keep th...
I've had a similar experience with floss picks—super convenient, especially when I'm feeling lazy (which is embarrassingly often, lol). But honestly, ...
This is exactly what I'm going through right now. I met one specialist who seemed super confident about a newer technique, but another was more cautio...