Totally get the anxiety—I'm in the middle of this right now and every little crunch makes me nervous. Good to know the weirdness fades pretty quick. T...
Honestly, I’ve had a couple dentists mention the link, but it always felt kinda brushed off, like “keep flossing, it’s good for you.” I get nervous at...
That would make me nervous too, honestly. I’d probably want to see someone else just for peace of mind. I always feel like if a doctor can’t slow down...
Music is my go-to for nerves, but I get what you mean about needing distractions. Last time I tried chatting with the hygienist about their favorite m...
Clove oil is such a weird experience, right? I tried it for the first time last week (cracked a tooth on popcorn, classic) and honestly, I thought I w...
Yeah, that “zing” really surprised me too. I was super anxious before my first cleaning—kept worrying it’d hurt way more than it actually did. The sen...
I get nervous every time an app tells me something’s wrong, even if it ends up being nothing. I’d rather just trust my dentist too, honestly—the tech ...
I totally relate to the “secret club” feeling—my kid brushes like it’s a sport, and we still get those “watch this spot” comments. Switching up snacks...
Right? I tried clove oil exactly once and it was like my mouth was on fire, but not in a good way. Ice pack (or, yeah, frozen peas) is way less dramat...
I totally relate to this—my dentist gave me antibiotics for swollen gums after my first cleaning, and I was honestly kind of freaked out. I kept wonde...
I totally get the nerves. I actually tried swapping the order once and freaked out thinking I’d done it “wrong.” But honestly, my tongue felt cleaner ...
Yeah, I totally relate. I was really nervous about switching things up, but the soft brush made a big difference for me too. My gums just felt less so...
That weird taste totally had me panicking too—my mind just jumps straight to “infection” every time. I’m always scared to brush near the stitches, hon...
I totally relate to being nervous about making stuff at home. I tried a simple chamomile tincture once, thinking it would be easy, but it ended up tas...
Totally get this, but honestly, missing a brush here and there probably isn’t the end of the world. My dentist once told me stressing too much can do ...