The cheekbone thing threw me off too—didn’t expect pain up there after a tightening. I get super anxious about any “loose tooth” feeling, but my ortho...
That jaw stiffness is no joke... I remember feeling like my face had been at the dentist’s gym too. I was so paranoid about dry socket that I stuck wi...
My kid did the same—chewed the bristles down to nubs before I could even get near her teeth. I get nervous about whether she’s actually cleaning anyth...
Yeah, I get nervous about my partial coming loose too, especially if I’m eating something a bit chewy or sticky in public. I always feel like I have t...
Yeah, I remember that slimy feeling—my teeth felt almost too smooth, like they weren’t even real for the first day or two. It’s kind of freaky at firs...
I totally get what you mean about those random, funny moments making everything less stressful. I’m usually a nervous wreck in the dentist’s chair, bu...
I totally get the worry about something breaking—I’m the same way, always anxious I’ll mess it up somehow. Valplast felt safer for me too, but yeah, t...
I know what you mean about the custom guards feeling almost too snug at first. I was honestly worried mine was cutting off my circulation or something...
Your method sounds spot-on to me. I always worry about snapping floss and messing up my gums, too—especially around crowns. Waxed floss is a lifesaver...
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. My dentist mentioned onlays too, but honestly, my tooth was in rough shape after the root canal. I was worried a...
I totally get that—it’s hard to shake the habit when that minty taste feels like the “real” clean. I used to worry I was missing something if I skippe...
That whole “chew on both sides” thing is way harder than it sounds, right? I tried to follow my dentist’s advice but it just made me feel like I was d...
I totally get the anxiety around trying generics after dropping a ton on dental work. I’m super cautious too—literally spent 20 minutes in the toothpa...
I get what you're saying, but honestly, IV sedation freaked me out way more than laughing gas. The idea of being completely knocked out and not rememb...
Definitely agree with this. My son hated mint too—said it was "spicy," lol. You're doing great figuring out what works...it's all about patience and s...