That first night after a biopsy really is rough, especially for kids. I remember after my own procedure, over-the-counter meds barely touched it—ended...
I hear you on the insurance—ours was basically useless, too, until the magical age of 12. That definitely weighed into our decision. But I do wonder s...
Funny thing, I actually found my wisdom teeth removal way easier than a regular extraction. I know that’s not the usual take, but my wisdoms were all ...
I get where you’re coming from. After my root canal, I was super strict with myself too—literally lived off applesauce and oatmeal for a week, and hon...
I actually waited a bit after losing a molar, too, but I didn’t notice any shifting right away. The anxiety about hidden changes is real, though. In m...
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I got braces, I felt like I suddenly had so much more to talk about at each visit, but there just wasn’t ...
That line really hits home. After an adjustment, I’m basically living on soup and crossing my fingers that a quick rinse is “good enough” for the day....
I totally relate to struggling with bulky night guards—I had the same issue at first. Switching to a thinner custom splint made a huge difference for ...
I completely get where you're coming from with the sensitivity issue—I've experienced the same thing, especially after orthodontic treatments. My teet...
That's interesting—I had a similar conversation with my ortho about activated charcoal toothpaste. She wasn't thrilled either, mentioning it could scr...
I've noticed the fizzing too—it's oddly calming, isn't it? Glad to hear the denture tablets worked well for you. I've been hesitant to try them myself...
Definitely agree with you there—cold foods can be quite comforting after an extraction or implant procedure. Ice cream worked wonders for me too, but ...
I definitely agree that stress and evening habits play a big role, but from personal experience, ignoring teeth grinding altogether can lead to dental...
I totally get your hesitation about oil pulling—I gave it a shot a few months ago, and honestly, the texture was a bit much for me. Swishing oil aroun...
I've actually been trying coconut oil pulling for about four months now, and while I can't say my teeth look Hollywood-white, I do think there's been ...