The buzzing gets to me too, honestly. I keep thinking I’m going to wear my gums down or something, since I can’t really tell how hard I’m pressing. Ha...
Totally get what you mean about hiding your smile—been there. I used to be super self-conscious about my gums showing, too. I always wondered if peopl...
I get what you mean about the whole trust thing. I had a root canal on one of my molars last year and my dentist was really pushing for a crown right ...
That’s interesting, because I always thought the “simple” extractions would be easier too. Did they charge you more for the surgical one with all thos...
Is stainless steel easy to keep clean though? I always wonder if it starts to rust or get gross over time, especially if you’re not super careful dryi...
Same here—if I don’t move it, it just gets worse (plus, who can afford extra appointments if things get messed up?). But then I worry, what if I move ...
We tried to avoid thumb-sucking too, but honestly, my son got so attached to his binky that taking it away felt impossible. Did you ever try those “bi...
This is exactly what I keep wondering about, especially since those electric brushes aren’t cheap. My son begged for one after seeing a commercial—he ...
The chin-numbness is no joke—felt like half my face was asleep for weeks. I did try yogurt because it was cheap and easy to find, but ice cream was ki...
Yeah, I’ve run into the same problem with stuff just slipping off. The washcloth idea was great, but I couldn’t get it to stay either. What ended up w...
Can we talk about those cost freak-outs for a sec? Because every time my aligner app pings me, I get this little jolt of “wait, am I about to owe some...
That makes a lot of sense, honestly. I always wonder if waiting it out could end up saving money in the long run, since extra procedures aren’t cheap....
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about powering through the strips. I tried doing the full two weeks once, and my teeth were so sensitive I could bar...
That’s so true about infections making things way worse. I had a “simple” molar pulled last year and it ended up costing me way more than my wisdom te...
Did your insurance cover the sealants for your kids? I keep hearing they’re worth it, but I’m not sure if the cost adds up, especially with multiple k...