I was super nervous about infection, too. I kept thinking, is saltwater actually enough? But I swear, after a couple days of just gentle rinsing, my s...
It’s wild how much your tongue just… forgets what to do, right? I’m still tripping over “s” and “sh” sounds, especially if I’m tired. Did you ever get...
That’s interesting about the bitewing X-rays—my dentist wanted to do those at my kid’s first visit too. I wish I’d thought to do that. Is it normal f...
Has anyone ever had issues with lingering smells even after using vinegar? I tried it once and felt like my bottle still had a weird aftertaste. Maybe...
That’s wild, I thought warm tea would help me, but it just made my teeth ache more. Cold stuff like popsicles or even ice water seems to make it toler...
I get what you mean about the eco stuff maybe being more about the “vibe” than actual results. I tried switching to silk floss in a glass jar when I g...
I totally relate to the “err on the side of a little extra protection” approach, especially with braces. I started using a fluoride rinse every night ...
That’s honestly reassuring to hear. I always stress about getting the “right” technique, but maybe it’s more about just doing it regularly? Did your d...
All this talk about brushing too hard is making me second-guess myself. I always thought scrubbing a little harder was better, especially before somet...
My kid was a thumb-sucker too, and honestly, I kept waiting for her teeth to just “fix themselves” once she stopped. Didn’t really happen, at least no...
Totally relate to the “pick your battles” approach. My daughter’s only five, but I swear, she could negotiate peace treaties if she put her mind to it...
That’s pretty much how I see it, too. My biggest thing with Invisalign is the constant worry over losing a tray or cracking one if I’m not careful. Wi...
My kid gets way more anxious once we’re actually in the dental room. The waiting room is just boring for her, but as soon as she sees the chair and al...
Yeah, I totally agree with that. My first appointment was rough—the waiting room was dead quiet and just made me more nervous. I switched to a place w...
I’m with you—my dentist just said “onlay” and I had to Google it right there in the chair. I ended up getting a crown after my root canal because appa...