I totally get that anxiety you're talking about... I've been putting off going back myself because my last dentist wasn't exactly patient or understan...

Timers definitely help, but honestly I set multiple alarms on my phone just in case one doesn't go off. Maybe overkill, but better safe than sorry... ...

I totally get the anxiety around apples. My ortho said I was good to go too, but honestly, biting into anything crunchy still freaks me out a bit. I t...

This hits wayyy too close to home. I had a similar scare with a granola bar—thought I'd broken something important for sure. Ended up being nothing, b...

Mashed sweet potatoes actually sound doable...but did anyone else worry about spices causing irritation? Cinnamon seems mild, but I'm still nervous ab...

Totally get the mashed potato thing...sounds odd at first, but I did something similar with instant grits. Added broth and cheese to thin them out. Ho...

Same here, went with bonding about 3 yrs ago for the exact reason. But lately I've noticed some staining around the edges... kinda worried they'll chi...

Yeah, true... but sometimes taste alone isn't enough. I had a soda once that tasted okay but gave me a weird stomachache later. Now I always check sme...

Yeah, totally get why you're nervous... I had a root canal last year, and honestly, it wasn't as bad as people made it sound. The procedure itself was...

I've been thinking about sedation too, but the cost worries me... Has anyone tried just using headphones and music instead? Wonder if that's enough to...

Totally agree, soft foods saved me too. Honestly, the tightening wasn't terrible, just uncomfortable. But careful with cold smoothies—I found anything...

Totally get the anxiety... I'm 35 and considering braces myself, still on the fence though. Props to you for taking the plunge—you're definitely not a...