Loose wires always make me nervous, even if they're not poking. One time, my bracket came off during lunch and I panicked for hours before calling the...
I’m right there with you on the money worries. When I had my lower molar pulled a few years back, the dentist said, “Don’t worry, the stitches will di...
Taste was the strangest part for me, honestly. I remember after quitting, everything just tasted… sharper? I thought it’d be a good thing, but my morn...
I can’t help but relate to that image of stitches popping out—my brain went there too, and not just with pizza. I remember after my graft, I was terri...
Reading this brings back memories I’d rather forget, honestly. When I got my braces (for a deep bite too), I was convinced I’d never swallow or speak ...
Can definitely relate to the wallet pain. My daughter had her first tiny cavity at three and I nearly fainted at the bill, plus the guilt... I always ...
I swear, the first time I tried to sleep with a night guard, I thought maybe I was having an allergic reaction or something. My mouth just would not s...
I hear you, but I’ve actually had the opposite happen—thought I was just being paranoid, waited it out, and then it turned into a legit infection. The...
I used to be super wary about adding anything new to my routine—felt like every time I did, it ended up being more hassle than help. But I got a tongu...
I get where you’re coming from, but I have to admit, I’m a bit on the other side with this. After decades of dental visits (and a lot of anxiety), I’v...
That hit home for me—I had a molar crown crack a few years ago, and honestly, I still get nervous every time I eat something crunchy. My dentist sugge...
I get why people like the steroids for swelling, but honestly, I’m a little wary. My oral surgeon offered them after my root tip surgery, but I passed...
I get what you mean, but I’ve always been a bit paranoid about infections after dental work. My dentist insisted on a gentle, alcohol-free mouthwash a...
Had an apicoectomy last fall and honestly, I was still pretty nervous about the pain. My dentist did mention using a longer-lasting numbing shot, but ...
I had a similar experience with activated charcoal—tried it once because my granddaughter kept raving about it. Figured, why not? Well, I quickly lear...