I’m just starting with aligners and honestly, I didn’t realize how much I’d overthink the whole “taking them out in public” thing. First lunch at work...
That’s so relatable about cold foods helping. I remember after my first adjustment, I basically lived on popsicles and frozen yogurt for days. It was ...
I totally get the nerves about salt water rinses—honestly, I was super anxious the first time I tried them too. It stung a bit for me at first, but my...
This hit home for me. I’ve always been a “nervous habits” kind of person—biting my nails, chewing pens, you name it. Thumb sucking was my secret comfo...
Chewing was so weird for me too, like I kept worrying I’d bite down wrong and crack the crown or something. Honestly, I was hyper-aware of every littl...
I totally relate to the part about second-guessing if it’s even worth it—my daughter gags every time and then I start wondering if I’m actually making...
We tried the app route for a while, but honestly, my daughter just wanted to see the little cartoon dance at the end—didn’t matter if she brushed well...
That’s exactly what’s freaking me out too. I keep picturing myself drooling everywhere with a mouth full of stitches. But honestly, I’ve tried every “...
This is totally me right now. I had my first implant a week ago and thought I’d just “ride it out” with a heating pad and Netflix. Big mistake. By the...
I totally get the anxiety around this. I’m honestly still a bit shook from my first root canal, so hearing about redos just makes my stomach drop. My ...
Funny, I had the opposite. Tried the water flosser first (because I was scared of hurting my gums), but I kept worrying I was missing stuff between my...
I totally get that urge, but honestly, I found myself getting a bit obsessive about it at first and it just stressed my son out more. We ended up maki...
That’s exactly how it’s been for me, too. After my first tightening, I was honestly shocked at how my ear hurt more than my actual teeth. It freaked m...
I totally relate to the “keep it clean” advice being super vague. My daughter just got her first partial and I was so nervous about messing up the cle...
Ugh, I’m right there with you on the elastics. My ortho handed me that little bag like it was a party favor, but honestly, I was convinced I’d never g...