Totally get you being nervous—I remember my first dentist visit as a kid, and it was no picnic either. But you're definitely on the right track starti...

Totally agree on the charcoal toothpaste feeling gritty—tried it once and never again, haha. Baking soda rinses are definitely gentler, but one thing ...

Totally agree with this—sensitive toothpaste made a big difference for me too. Also, drinking room-temperature water instead of cold drinks right afte...

Yeah, savory cravings were definitely tough for me too. Sweet smoothies got old fast, so I totally get your chicken soup idea. One thing that really h...

Haha, totally feel this. Had a similar tooth emergency myself (as an adult, embarrassingly enough...), and yep, milk was the first thing the dentist m...

I get what you mean about interdental brushes being thorough, but honestly, I still think floss picks have their place. I find interdental brushes a b...

Haha, rainforest sounds mid-procedure sounds like quite the surprise... I've found that steady white noise or even a podcast at low volume helps me zo...

I totally get what you mean about scrambled eggs. Even when they're soft, those little bits can sneak into awkward spots—been there myself. One thing ...