I totally get the anxiety around this. My teeth are super sensitive too, and after my first try with whitening strips, I was convinced I’d done perman...

That “fake-smooth” thing is so real—thought it was just me. I started using a sensitivity toothpaste after my first big adjustment, because the cold w...

I totally get where you’re coming from about wanting the water flosser to be a miracle fix. I kept hearing people rave about them, so I got one when m...

Metal brackets honestly freaked me out at first—I had this image in my head of being all “tin grin” and super self-conscious, especially as an adult. ...

That’s exactly how I felt after my last cleaning. I walked out with a bag of stuff and zero clue how to actually use it. The dentist just kind of assu...

That’s exactly what’s tripping me up right now. My little guy has been chewing on his fists like he’s auditioning for a role as a beaver, but no teeth...

I totally relate to this. I just had my first filling a couple months ago, and for days afterward, I kept wondering if my bite felt weird or if I was ...

I totally relate to this—after my first ever crown, I kept thinking, “Is it just me or does my jaw feel weird now?” I was so nervous to say anything b...

For me, cartoons are like magic at the dentist. I get so anxious just sitting in that chair, but if there’s a screen with something silly on—like old ...

That's reassuring to hear, actually. I'm scheduled for my first bone graft next month and honestly, I'm pretty anxious about it. Your story reminded m...

Glad to hear that helped you! I'm scheduled for my first professional whitening next week, and honestly, the thought of cutting back on coffee is maki...

Mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon actually sounds comforting right now. I'm scheduled to get my wisdom teeth out next week, and honestly, I'm pretty...

I was actually pretty skeptical about xylitol gums at first too, but my dentist recommended them after I got my first cavity (ugh, anxiety central!). ...

I totally feel you on the teeth having their own weird preferences thing. My sister is exactly like your brother—barely brushes, drinks coffee and sod...

I totally get your point about normalizing it, but honestly, sometimes openly acknowledging it can backfire too. When I had a dental procedure go wron...