It’s funny, I had almost the opposite experience—my root canal felt way more drawn out, and I swear my jaw was sore for a week. The crown was a breeze...
String floss is still king in our house too, at least for the kids. Our pediatric dentist said pretty much the same thing—that water flossers are fine...
Totally get what you mean about the “tiny surgery” vibe before bed—sometimes I’d just stare at my braces in the mirror and wonder if I’d ever get used...
I totally get what you mean about vinegar—tried it myself once because I heard it was a “natural” way to clean, but my retainer ended up feeling kind ...
I totally get what you mean about the worry loop. When I had to decide, I kept flipping back and forth between a bridge and an implant. The cost and t...
I totally get what you mean—those “miscellaneous” charges always made me uneasy too. When I had my root canal, they gave me a range for the procedure,...
We started brushing as soon as that first little tooth popped up, but I’ll admit, there were nights we skipped because the bedtime meltdowns were just...
That line about “did we just buy a tiny car or fix a tooth?”—I laughed, but it’s way too real. I’ve sat in that same chair, staring at the bill, wonde...
I had the same question when I first started using a nightguard. At first, I thought it was just about stopping the grinding, but over time, my teeth ...
I can totally relate to the “gap-tooth wonder” phase—been there, dodged a few awkward family photos myself. Honestly, waiting gave my gums time to chi...
That tongue sweep is such a rite of passage. I remember thinking my teeth felt way too smooth, almost slippery, after years of brackets and wires. Hon...
Title: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles I used to be one of those people who’d buy a pack of floss, use it twice...
I totally get where you're coming from. I started Invisalign at 48 and got a few raised eyebrows too—my sister even joked I was having a midlife crisi...
I totally get what you mean about dentists sticking to their “tried and true” routines. My old dentist was all about ice packs and Advil, but when I s...
Threaders are the worst, honestly. I gave up after stabbing my gums one too many times. Water flossers are a game changer, especially with retainers—m...