My experience was pretty similar to yours—we went with laughing gas because the idea of IV sedation freaked me out a bit. I'm one of those people who ...

Haha, can definitely relate to the mirror situation—I spent the first week cleaning water off everything within a 3-foot radius. Honestly, I started w...

I totally get what you're saying about paying monthly for peace of mind. When I was looking into braces, the upfront discount was pretty tempting. But...

I tried a cordless Waterpik a couple years ago, and honestly, it stressed me out. Maybe I just had bad luck, but mine always died mid-use (usually whi...

I totally get where you're coming from. When I had my bone graft surgery, I was in almost the exact same spot—one doc pushing a newer method promising...

We had a similar experience with the reviews thing. I found a dentist everyone raved about online, but when we got there, the waiting room was packed,...

Yogurt was a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, after day three I was so sick of sweet stuff I almost cried, lol. Ended up making savory soups and bl...

Funny, ice packs were the only thing that kept me sane. Warm compresses felt nice at first, but then my swelling got worse... freaked me out a bit. Gu...

My dentist still teases me about my childhood "milk teeth"—apparently I was a bedtime bottle kid too, and it did a number on my teeth. Wish my parents...

I was the same way—ice packs were my lifeline after surgery, and when my dentist suggested switching to heat, I was like, "Are you sure about that...?...

Saltwater rinses are usually my first choice too, but honestly, sometimes even lukewarm water feels uncomfortable for me. Weirdly enough, I've found a...

Popcorn hulls...ugh, just reading this makes my teeth hurt. I remember the first time I got braces tightened, I made the mistake of eating popcorn at ...