Totally agree about the baking soda thing—I learned that lesson the hard way too. My gums were sore for days after scrubbing a bit too enthusiasticall...
I totally get what you're saying about the cordless ones running out quickly. When I first got braces, I started with a cordless water flosser because...
Mashed sweet potatoes sound tasty, but when my mouth was a mess, anything sweet—even naturally sweet stuff—felt kinda irritating. Weirdly enough, savo...
I remember having the exact same worry when I was starting out. My dentist offered both options, and at first, paying monthly seemed like just another...
Haha, peppermint can definitely sneak up on you—I learned that the hard way making a homemade vapor rub. Thought I'd add eucalyptus oil for extra reli...
That's a fair point, but honestly, I still think transparency should be the default rather than something patients have to actively chase down. When m...
I had laughing gas for my wisdom teeth extraction, and honestly, it worked pretty well for me. Didn't knock me out or anything, but I felt super chill...
I totally get what you're saying about dentists who are good at selling themselves versus actually being good. I had a consult once where the guy had ...
I feel ya on the chipmunk look—I had all four out and my cheeks puffed up so much my little nephew asked if I was storing snacks in there 😂. T...
My dad got implants about five years ago, and he was worried about the same thing—he loves crunchy snacks, especially tortilla chips. At first, he stu...
Haha, isn't that the truth? When I had my wisdom teeth out, the dentist casually mentioned avoiding popcorn. Suddenly, popcorn was everywhere—movies, ...
My dentist actually does ask what I'd like to watch, but honestly... I find it doesn't really help much with anxiety. Last time, I picked some sitcom ...
I've been fluoride-free for about three years now, and honestly, my dental checkups have stayed pretty consistent. But I should probably mention—I’m a...
I totally get what you're saying about texture being the bigger deal. For me, temperature actually did matter quite a bit, but not in the way I expect...
My cat once got obsessed with my nightguard case—I swear, she treated it like some rare treasure I'd hidden just for her. I think you're onto somethin...