I seriously relate to the whole “trial and error” part. I’ve been so anxious about my teeth since my last checkup, mostly because my gums started blee...

That hollow feeling is wild, isn’t it? I kept poking at mine with my tongue for like a week after my root canal—couldn’t help it. The whole “don’t che...

I get what you mean. I always feel like I’m being dramatic if I take painkillers, but then the pain just wears me down and I can’t focus on anything e...

I totally get the fear of making the wrong call. But honestly, I think sometimes dentists just err on the side of caution. —I agree, and I’ve actually...

That’s wild about your dad—my mom’s the same, barely ever flosses and still has perfect teeth. Meanwhile, I’m brushing and flossing like it’s a religi...

Strawberry toothpaste is a total game-changer, right? I used to think brushing was basically punishment as a kid—mint always burned my mouth and made ...

That’s actually super interesting because I always thought morning breath was just about brushing or maybe not drinking enough water before bed. Never...

Ugh, I feel this so much. I just got my braces a couple months ago and the first time I tried to floss, I literally almost cried. The ribbon stuff eve...

I totally get what you mean about the smoothie thing—it’s just not the same as eating real food. I actually lived on applesauce and mashed avocado for...

I totally relate to feeling like the post-op instructions are just... generic. After my gum graft, I was so anxious to do everything “right” but half ...

That’s exactly what I’m worried about—the little stuff adding up. I keep telling myself, “It’s just teeth, you’ll get used to it,” but honestly, I’m n...

Pizza was brutal for me too, especially that chewy crust. I totally get where you’re coming from—there were days I honestly thought about just eating ...

I totally get wanting to avoid an emergency visit—those bills add up fast. But honestly, I always get super anxious when something’s loose or feels of...

Same here—smoothies, yogurt, and those little cups of applesauce basically became my life. I was honestly shocked how much harder wisdom teeth removal...

Literally me after every meal. I swear, bagels and even crusty bread are like edible glue with braces. I’ve started cutting everything into bite-sized...