I totally get what you mean about the heat vs. ice debate. My surgeon was super pro-ice too, but honestly, after the first day, I just felt like a chi...
That “quiet in my mouth” thing is real—never appreciated it until I had to go through the wisdom tooth saga myself. I tried every trick in the book: c...
My dentist actually suggested those brushes for me after my last cleaning, but honestly, I found them tricky to use with my back teeth. My kiddo has t...
The drooling paranoia is so real. I kept a towel nearby just in case, and I swear I checked my reflection every five minutes, convinced I’d missed a t...
The ice cream thing is so real, I swear. For me, it’s not just the cold, but also that “oh no, I just broke my mouth” panic that kicks in even if noth...
Yeah, that “spit, don’t rinse” thing caught me off guard too. For years I’d always rinsed after brushing—just felt weird not to. But my hygienist made...
Saltwater rinse was my go-to too, even though I kept second-guessing if it was “enough.” My oral surgeon said no fancy rinses needed, just patience an...
Funny enough, my regular extraction was way rougher than the wisdom teeth too. The wisdom teeth were supposed to be the “big deal,” but I just ended u...
Honestly, I thought I’d never get used to that cold metal feeling, but now I kind of expect it. It’s weirdly satisfying, like a wake-up call before co...
The mashed potatoes thing made me laugh because I had the exact same reaction—thought they’d be my go-to, but they just turned into this sticky mess I...
That’s honestly me every time—I just want to get in and out. But last year, I pushed for antibiotics for swollen gums and still ended up needing a dee...
That’s exactly how it went for me, too. My wisdom tooth extraction was such a mess—chipmunk cheeks, couldn’t chew anything solid for almost a week. Bu...
Funny, I had almost the opposite experience. My zirconia crown on a molar felt solid, but it never quite matched my natural teeth and always felt a bi...
I hear you about the warm water and soft brush—it’s definitely saved me in a pinch. But I’ll admit, I’ve always felt a little nervous skipping the cle...
That’s reassuring to hear about your daughter’s recovery. I’ve been torn because our surgeon said both options are solid, but my partner keeps worryin...