I totally get where you're coming from. My daughter went through something similar last year—she was super aware of her teeth being a bit crooked, but...

Totally agree about the tiredness afterward...my daughter slept a ton after her extraction. We also did smoothies and soups, but popsicles were actual...

My daughter went through something similar when she got her implants. At first, she kept complaining about a weird pressure sensation and said it felt...

Massage along the jawline was helpful for my daughter too, especially after day 3 or so. At first we stuck to ice packs, but switching to gentle warmt...

Smoothies were a lifesaver for my son too after his gum surgery. He got bored fast with soups and soft foods, so blending bananas, spinach, and a bit ...

My daughter went through a bone graft last year, and I completely understand how tough this stage can be. She was really sensitive to temperature too—...

Totally agree about softening ice cream, but honestly, we found warm (not hot!) foods worked better for our daughter after her biopsy. Lukewarm soups ...

We've had similar experiences, but honestly, sometimes waiting can backfire. With my daughter, we decided to monitor a small spot instead of filling i...

Good point about the warm drinks—I hadn't really thought of that. When my daughter had hers, we stuck mostly to cold smoothies and popsicles for the f...

Honestly, veneers do look amazing, but have you considered bonding instead? My daughter chipped her tooth last year and bonding was way cheaper, looke...