Honestly, hearing about crowns cracking freaks me out a bit—I just had my first root canal and I’m paranoid about the crown holding up. My dentist sug...
The lidocaine patch thing sounded so promising, but my skin went full drama queen mode too—red, itchy, and just not worth the hassle. I totally get wh...
I can relate to the temptation to just wait out a toothache, thinking it’ll resolve on its own. Reading your story, I realize how quickly things can g...
I get where you’re coming from about convenience, but I actually stuck with my countertop model even during braces. Refilling the cordless felt like a...
I used to skip flossing all the time because I figured brushing was enough. Then my dentist showed me those horrifying gum photos and, honestly, that ...
That’s reassuring to hear about infection rates not really being different—I was kind of worried about that with allografts, but it sounds like it’s m...
I get the guilt thing too, but honestly, I’d rather waste a few bucks than risk getting sick. I’ve tried diluting a batch that smelled off—added more ...
Haha, caramel popcorn sounds tempting...but honestly, I'm a bit nervous about the whole braces thing. I've always been practical with money, so I'm le...
I totally relate to the DIY mold fiasco—mine looked more like melted candle wax than anything resembling teeth, haha. Honestly though, after finally b...
I've actually tried those hull-less ones. They're definitely easier on the teeth, but yeah, the taste and texture are noticeably off...almost like the...
I've tried sensitive toothpaste too, and while it helped a bit, honestly, switching to a fluoride mouthwash made a bigger difference for me. My dentis...
Flavorless can be a good solution, but personally, I found it had its own issues. I tried a plain mouthguard once, and even though it didn't have that...
I completely understand the hesitation with saltwater rinses, especially for kids. Taste sensitivity can really make oral care routines challenging. W...
I was skeptical about sensitive toothpaste too, but your experience mirrors mine exactly. It took a couple weeks before I noticed any real improvement...
I was pretty anxious about the saltwater rinse too, but it turned out to be surprisingly soothing. One thing I'd add is avoiding spicy or acidic foods...