Yeah, totally get the anxiety—especially when you're spending good money on implants (my wallet still hurts 😅). Had mine done last year, and h...
Totally relate to the morning appointment thing—less time to psych myself out. I had an extraction a few months ago, and sedation wasn't really an opt...
I totally get the hesitation—been there myself. I tried charcoal toothpaste too, and honestly, it felt like brushing with crushed Oreos...minus the ta...
Haha, I feel this. Switched to cordless recently too, mostly because countertop models felt like using a mini pressure washer in my mouth—bathroom cle...
Yeah, implants sound great in theory, but man...the cost can really sting. When my dad needed to replace a tooth, we went back and forth on this exact...
Haha, yeah that's pretty much how my dentist explained it too—basically bacteria having a sugar-fueled rave in your mouth. Gross but funny. I also hea...
Yogurt's a good shout actually—cheap and cheerful, my kinda remedy lol. I once had a lip wax disaster (don't ask), and cold aloe gel from the fridge w...
I feel ya on the pillow paranoia. Kept waking myself up every couple hours thinking I'd rolled over and messed something up...not fun. Also, my wallet...
Totally get you on the budget vs comfort thing...been there myself. Honestly, I didn't notice a huge price jump with docs who took extra time to chat....
Haha, same here...felt like I was sanding down furniture at first. Once I switched to a softer brush head and stopped pressing like my life depended o...
Soup's great and all, but yeah, it can feel like you're just drinking flavored water sometimes. Blending in potatoes or beans definitely helps bulk it...
Mashed potatoes were my jam too, but honestly, ramen noodles saved my wallet and sanity. Just broke them into tiny bits and swallowed carefully—felt l...
Haha, totally relate to this. I used to just nod along at the dentist, then later wonder why my wallet felt lighter. Now I always ask if there's a che...
I dunno, tea never really did it for me. When I had my bone graft, I found ice packs to be the real MVP—they numbed things down enough to binge-watch ...
Smoothies are great, but man, protein powder can get pricey fast. I stuck mostly to cheap staples like bananas, peanut butter, and oats—basically live...