Totally agree, dentists really do have an eye for this stuff. I've gone to mine for decades now, and more than once she's caught things way before I noticed anything wrong—like a small cavity hidden between teeth. Definitely not just luck...routine visits really are worth it.
"Definitely not just luck...routine visits really are worth it."
Couldn't agree more with this. Ever wonder how dentists spot these tiny things so early? It's actually pretty fascinating—it's all about training their eyes to notice subtle changes that most of us wouldn't even think twice about. I remember once my dentist pointed out a little discoloration on my gum line, something I hadn't even noticed. Turned out to be nothing serious, thankfully, but it could've easily been something more problematic down the road.
Makes me curious though—do you guys find your dentist explains things clearly enough when they spot an issue? Mine's great at catching stuff early, but sometimes I wish he'd slow down and walk me through what exactly he's seeing. Or maybe I'm just the type who likes knowing all the details...lol.
