Haha, totally relate to this feeling—I went through the same thing with those drugstore guards. Switched to a custom-fit one about a year ago, and hon...
You're definitely not alone there—I actually had a similar experience after my dental work. Lukewarm water was surprisingly uncomfortable for me too, ...
Ugh, I remember that cheek biting stage vividly...felt like my mouth was plotting revenge or something, haha. Smaller bites definitely helped me too. ...
Breaking it down into simple steps definitely helps, especially for younger kids. My granddaughter used to dread brushing until we turned it into a li...
I hear you on the fizzing—it's oddly satisfying, isn't it? But just a heads-up from my own experience: denture tablets worked fine for me at first, bu...
Totally get what you're saying about the custom guards feeling bulky—mine felt like a hockey puck at first, lol. Took me ages to get used to it, but n...
I was skeptical about aloe toothpaste too, but my dentist actually recommended it when I mentioned my gums were feeling sensitive. It felt a little st...
I've actually had great luck with my cordless one. Maybe it's just me, but countertop models always felt a bit bulky and messy in my bathroom. Granted...
Totally get where you're coming from. I've had my fair share of dental work (bone graft included), and honestly, dentists who check in regularly make ...
Glad you found a route that worked without surgery. I had a similar experience—my orthodontist initially said surgery was pretty much inevitable for m...
Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about the gritty toothpaste feeling. I've tried the no-rinse thing too, but after a lifetime of rinsing, it jus...
I remember that feeling all too well—like biting into ice cream with sensitive teeth, except it was just plain water! Honestly, I thought I'd never en...
Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but I remember getting brave and trying mashed potatoes too early...big mistake. Dentists mean well, but everyon...
They sure do... it's amazing how quickly they forget the drama once they're out of the chair. I didn't start seeing a dentist regularly until I was we...
Haha, I remember those days well—my grandkids used to act like toothpaste was poison! We switched to hydroxyapatite too, and honestly, it's been a lif...