Honestly, I think you're onto something there. When I had mine out, everyone warned me it'd be awful, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. I was...

Totally agree about the softer toothbrush—felt odd at first, but it really helped ease my gum sensitivity. Electric brushes can be good too, just star...

I get your point about timers—I personally found them a bit stressful. Instead, I just kept track roughly, switching ice packs whenever it felt less c...

I've tried rinsing with cold water too, but honestly haven't noticed much difference. Instead, soaking in plain water afterward for a few minutes seem...

I've actually been using activated charcoal toothpaste on and off for about a year now, and honestly, I haven't noticed any enamel issues yet—though I...

That's reassuring to hear. I recently had my first major dental procedure, and honestly, every little ache has me second-guessing if something went wr...

I had the exact same concern about blending hot liquids in my NutriBullet. After my jaw surgery, I tried it once and ended up with soup splattered all...

I had a similar experience when my dentist recommended switching to gel toothpaste due to sensitivity issues. At first, it felt awkward and slippery, ...

Reading your experience makes me feel a bit more reassured about opting for local anesthesia. I've never had sedation before, and the idea of feeling ...

We didn't do any role-playing or videos beforehand, but I can relate to the comfort item thing. My son insisted on bringing his little toy car along.....

I completely understand the anxiety you're feeling right now—I went through something similar when I got my crowns about two years ago. However, I'd g...

Haha, totally relate to this. Took me about two weeks before I could comfortably eat anything crunchy again. Did anyone else find sleeping difficult a...

I've been considering those sensitive brush heads myself, actually. My dentist recently mentioned that my gums are showing early signs of recession, p...