I've tried charcoal toothpaste myself, and honestly, it felt pretty gentle at first, but after a couple weeks I did notice some mild sensitivity—nothi...
Totally get where you're coming from with the gum thing—I used to chew sugar-free gum constantly thinking it was harmless, but after a while, my jaw s...
Yeah, vinegar surprised me too! My dentist actually recommended diluted vinegar for my night guard, and I've been using it ever since. No cloudiness o...
Totally agree—hearing it straight from the dentist hits different. My son rolled his eyes when I warned him about DIY braces, but after our dentist sh...
I totally get where you're coming from. I had a similar dilemma last year when I needed a wisdom tooth out. Nitrous alone never quite did it for me ei...
I had a similar dull ache for almost three weeks after mine... dentist said it was pretty normal. As for heat, I waited until the swelling was complet...
Yeah, totally agree—ignoring teeth grinding is just asking for trouble down the road. My dentist suggested a night guard too, but I'm still on the fen...
Yeah, recovery really does vary a ton. I agree with the saltwater rinses—those were a lifesaver for me too. But if you're feeling unsure, there's no h...
Haha, exactly my experience! Honestly, I think it's mostly marketing hype. My dentist actually warned me off charcoal toothpaste—said it can be abrasi...
Totally agree about having a cushion set aside for emergencies—it really does ease the stress. We went the monthly payment route for my daughter's bra...
Haha, totally get you on that. When I switched to electric, I fell into the trap of buying one of those fancy ones with Bluetooth and an app... used i...
This is spot-on advice. We tried going cold turkey at first, and it was a disaster—lots of tears and sleepless nights. But once we slowed down and mad...
I totally get the logic behind stashing adhesive everywhere, but honestly, isn't that a bit much? I mean, sure, being prepared is great, but carrying ...
Totally agree about the baking soda—it's gentle and effective without leaving any funky taste behind. Vinegar's smell just sticks around too long for ...
Totally agree about the tech vs. personality thing. We had a dentist before who had all the latest gadgets—screens on the ceiling, fancy chairs, you n...