Weird, my dentist actually said waiting until around two or even a bit later is totally fine, as long as you're brushing regularly at home. He mention...
I feel you on the saltwater thing... took me ages to get used to it, and honestly, I still dread it sometimes. OTC gels helped ease my anxiety a bit—m...
Same here, denture cleaners always seemed a bit too strong for me. I've stuck with just water and a soft brush too, but I do occasionally soak mine in...
I've been wary of denture cleaners too—seems a bit harsh for mouthguards. My dentist said something similar, but honestly, even mild soap makes me ner...
I get the hesitation around interdental brushes...my dentist pushed them a while back, but honestly, they felt rough on my gums too. Floss picks are g...
I feel this. Monthly payments always make me nervous—like I'm constantly waiting for something unexpected to pop up and mess up the whole budget. I we...
Glad I'm not the only one who's had a museum mishap... I remember panicking in a crowded café once, thought everyone was staring when mine shifted mid...
I dunno, sometimes second opinions just make me more anxious... I usually trust my dentist since he's known me forever. But does make me wonder if I'...
Yeah, almonds make me nervous... had a piece stuck once and it irritated my gums for days. I stick to softer crunchy stuff like cucumber slices now—st...
Glad I'm not the only one struggling with this. For years I flossed way too hard, thinking that pain meant I was doing it right. My dentist kept telli...
I had a similar experience after my graft. Heat packs made me feel worse too...like it intensified the ache somehow. I stuck with cold packs longer th...
I've been trying this cheese thing too, but I'm still a bit skeptical. My dentist mentioned it briefly, said it couldn't hurt. Honestly, I get nervous...
Ugh, that's my nightmare right there...I always go back sooner than recommended just to be safe. My dentist probably thinks I'm paranoid, but better a...
I've asked my dentist about this a couple times because I tend to worry about stuff like this too. She said tongue scraping can definitely help reduce...