I totally get the needle anxiety—I'm the same way. Laughing gas worked okay for me, but I still felt pretty aware of everything going on. IV sedation ...

Haha, relatable. I tried sensitivity toothpaste too and didn't notice much at first either. But my dentist mentioned it can take a couple weeks of con...

Your laughing gas story cracked me up because that's exactly how it went for me too. Dentist promised I'd be chillin' and floating, but nope—I was sud...

Spacing out the sessions sounds like a smart move. My dentist mentioned something similar, but I'm still debating if the extra time commitment is wort...

I've been there with the sensitive teeth thing—totally get why you're cautious about baking soda. My dentist said something similar, that occasional u...

I get why acidity would be a concern, but honestly, I think the bigger issue might be dry mouth from vaping. I've noticed my mouth gets super dry afte...

Totally relate to the patience thing—it's tough when you're uncomfortable and just want things to hurry up already. I haven't tried alternating heat a...

Haha, that's a pretty clever workaround. I had a similar issue once when I tried making rosemary oil at home. It ended up smelling super strong and ki...

Yeah, I totally get the hesitation around fluoride—I went through that too when my dentist first recommended a stronger toothpaste. I remember reading...

Yeah, mashed potatoes are definitely the unsung hero of recovery foods. When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I thought smoothies would be my go-to, but ...

I've had similar sensitivity around my implants with electric toothbrushes too... thought it was just me being paranoid! Switching to a softer brush h...

Totally relate to the brushing teeth part—honestly thought I was losing my mind when lukewarm water felt freezing! Weirdly though, hot drinks were a n...

Haha, seriously... teeth are masters of deception! I totally agree about x-rays being worth it. A couple years ago, I switched dentists and the new on...

Yeah, I think alternating is a pretty sensible idea too. I've actually been doing something similar lately—not specifically because I'm super worried ...

Totally get what you're saying about clear explanations. We had a similar experience with our son. First dentist we tried was nice enough, but he used...