Haha, that's amazing... wish I could doze off like that at the dentist! I'm going in soon for my first bone graft procedure and honestly, feeling pret...

Haha, tried the straw thing once—ended up burning my tongue anyway. But yeah, rinsing with water right after is a lifesaver...wish I'd known that soon...

I've definitely panicked over a weird-smelling tincture before... Diluting helps, but also letting it sit uncovered for a bit can mellow out strong od...

I've wondered about oxidation too, but could it also be something like evaporation of certain volatile compounds? Maybe some of the harsher-smelling s...

Totally get the anxiety—I was a nervous wreck my first time too. Honestly, the best cheap remedy I found was just plain old salt water rinses. Warm wa...

Yeah, I see your point about scare tactics wearing off after a while. But honestly, as someone who's about to get braces for the first time, hearing a...

Yeah, I had a similar experience. Toothpaste got my headlights looking clearer for maybe a week or two, but then they started clouding up again pretty...

I totally get you—I'm an adult and still get nervous every time. Last appointment, I brought earbuds and listened to a podcast, and honestly, it made ...

I dunno, I think braces do play a pretty big role. Before braces, I never thought twice about corn or apples... but now I'm constantly second-guessing...

Yeah, that's pretty much what my dentist told me too. She mentioned that fluoride varnish can help, but it's not a magic fix if bedtime bottles are st...

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who made a mess at first. I was super nervous about using mine around my implants too... kept imagining I'd somehow da...

I second the avocado-banana combo, it's super gentle and filling. Another one I found helpful was mango and coconut milk—really smooth texture and the...

Glad I'm not the only one! I recently switched to fluoride toothpaste after my dentist mentioned similar concerns. Teeth already feel a bit less sensi...

Glad I'm not the only one who felt skeptical at first. My dentist mentioned cheese too, and honestly, I thought he was joking. But after my last cavit...

I've been using saltwater rinses for a bit now, and recently added a sensitive toothpaste into the mix—haven't noticed any negative interactions yet. ...