I’m about to get my first implant and honestly, reading this makes me feel a bit better. I keep worrying it’ll feel super weird or like it’s gonna fal...

Totally relate to the carrot thing—mine basically crumbled, and I had to abandon ship. I actually did try one of those silicone mouth guards, but hone...

I get what you mean about the custom ones eventually feeling normal, but honestly, I’m still struggling with mine. Maybe I’m just extra sensitive or a...

I get why people stash cash for this stuff, but honestly, I’ve started using one of those health savings apps instead. I’m always worried I’ll forget ...

Haha, I totally get this. Every time I try to floss while watching something funny, I either almost choke or drop the floss. I really wanted the water...

Reading this is making me feel a lot less weird, honestly. I bought whitening strips a few weeks ago, but I’ve been too nervous to actually use them a...

I get nervous about stuff like this too, but my dentist said sealants can chip if your kid chews on hard things or grinds their teeth. My nephew’s sea...

That’s honestly my biggest worry—thinking I’m doing everything right but missing something at daycare or with snacks. It’s wild how fast those “health...

Totally get what you mean about dental work making you hyper-aware. I just got my first filling and now every weird smell in my water bottle freaks me...

I totally get the dentist guilt... I always feel like I’m about to get scolded for not being a “gold star” patient. I skipped flossing for years becau...

I’m right there with you—my dentist started pitching the “magic” of electric brushes at my first real checkup as an adult, and I was super skeptical. ...

I actually tried a metal scraper once and it kinda freaked me out—felt way too harsh, even with light pressure. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but I switche...

Totally get what you mean about the flipper—mine was super sensitive, too. I kept worrying it’d break or rub my gums raw, and even soft foods felt ris...

I totally get this. I just finished my first root canal and got a crown, and honestly, I’m still paranoid about biting into anything hard. I keep thin...

That’s actually super reassuring to hear about the pain, because I’ve been dreading it for weeks. The cost is wild though—I keep thinking about what e...