I totally relate to the stress about cost—implants are just out of reach for a lot of us, and bridges aren’t cheap either. I lost a lower molar a coup...
That’s actually super relatable about the time of day—I’ve done both and honestly, afternoon tightens are just way less brutal for me too. I always fi...
That’s exactly why I went with the payment plan too. I crunched the numbers and, yeah, technically you save a bit if you pay upfront, but the peace of...
I’m really with you on the “one-size-fits-all” thing—after my graft, I felt like the instructions were written for someone with a totally different pa...
Totally get the “avoiding another bill” part—my wallet still hasn’t forgiven me for round one. For me, anything with little seeds (like strawberries) ...
Completely agree about the timeline—dentists always make it sound like a breeze, but in real life it just drags. We had to budget for extra groceries ...
I’ve tried those silicone strips, and honestly, I don’t get the hype. They’re pricier than regular wax, and for me, they just slide off even faster—es...
I totally relate—my jaw was sore for weeks after wisdom teeth, but my gums seemed to heal overnight. Honestly, I think people downplay how much these ...
Honestly, I keep coming back to string floss just because it's so much cheaper and I don't have to worry about charging anything. The water flosser fe...
I get what you mean about the metallic taste—thought I was just being picky until my partner tried my toothpaste and made the same face. That aftertas...
I switched to a soft toothbrush a while back because my gums were not happy, and honestly, it helped with the sensitivity way more than any “sensitive...
I get the logic behind paying more upfront, but honestly, I just can’t justify the cost of those hard acrylic ones. My insurance barely covers the bas...
Yeah, dentures definitely aren't as hassle-free as people think. My mom went the bridge route initially to save money, but we quickly learned bridges ...
We went with laughing gas too, mostly because IV sedation was way pricier and insurance wasn't covering much. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—figur...
Haha, couldn't agree more. I'm currently at the 2-year mark myself, and my wallet feels every extra month of it. Initially budgeted for 18 months—wish...