Good points about spacing treatments out, but have you tried using sensitivity toothpaste between sessions too? I've found it really helps calm things...
I've tried both coconut and sesame oil myself, and honestly, I found coconut oil easier to handle taste-wise. Sesame oil felt a bit heavier and had a ...
Creamy sauces were a lifesaver for me too, especially alfredo. Mac and cheese was okay, but honestly, the cheese sometimes felt a bit sticky and harde...
Haha, that's a pretty solid excuse actually—I might borrow it next time someone's judging my cheese board habits. Seriously though, your dentist's ont...
Totally agree about the custom trays—I've had mine for years and they're still going strong. One thing I'd add is to watch out for gum sensitivity eve...
Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Did your dentist give you fluoride gel afterward? Mine recommended it for sensitivity, and honestly it made a huge...
Haha, the mixed veggies thing is too relatable. I remember after my bone graft, I was so desperate for relief that I grabbed whatever frozen stuff was...
Did you try soups at all? I found that lukewarm soups—nothing too hot—were a lifesaver after my surgery. Dairy didn't bug me much, but I know some peo...
Yeah, fluoride mouthwash never really did much for me either. Did you ever try those whitening strips? I gave them a shot once, but my teeth got super...
I've done oil pulling with both coconut and sesame oil, and yeah, it feels pretty weird at first—especially the texture—but you get used to it surpris...
Been there myself—had a root canal retreatment a couple years back, and it took a good month before things felt totally normal again. I kept second-gu...
I went through the exact same thing a couple years ago—braces off, thought I was free, then boom: Invisalign trays. Honestly, it felt like a weird dow...
Yeah, flossing can be a real pain, especially when your gums are already sensitive. Have you tried those floss picks instead of regular floss? I found...
Interesting, I've had veneers almost 8 years now and my dentist never mentioned the water rinsing thing either. I did try whitening toothpaste at firs...
Ugh, totally feel you on the skin thing. Did you have to take antibiotics after the extraction? Those always mess with my skin big time—dry patches, r...