I've noticed that pause too—it's subtle but reassuring. My dentist usually chats about weekend plans or recent movies, but when he's doing something t...

My dentist didn't mention almond butter either, but he did caution me against anything sticky or grainy—like oatmeal, surprisingly. Did anyone else ge...

I had a similar experience—initially, I was hesitant about switching from ice to heat because the swelling seemed stubborn. But once things calmed dow...

Salt water rinses definitely helped me too, especially after dental work. Another thing my dentist suggested was aloe vera-based mouthwash—gentle on g...