Haha, stickers and treasure chests definitely go a long way. I always joke that half my job is dentistry and the other half is being a professional br...

Haha, this is so true. I always tell my patients it's like building any habit—awkward at first, but soon enough your mouth just doesn't feel right wit...

I've definitely noticed patients mentioning minty stuff causing sensitivity, but I honestly haven't seen dentists specifically flag menthol or mint ad...

Yeah, milder mouthwash definitely helps people stick with it. I've seen plenty of patients ditch the strong stuff because it burns or tastes too inten...

You're totally right about acidic foods—everyone's mouth heals a bit differently, and some folks are definitely more sensitive to acidity post-extract...

Ouch, that's rough... but honestly, you're not alone. I've seen plenty of patients who've tried the "wait and see" approach. Sometimes it works, somet...

Haha, charcoal toothpaste is definitely a love-hate thing. I've seen plenty of patients who've had good results with hydrogen peroxide rinses too—just...

Haha, totally agree about the lemonade—talk about living dangerously. I've also noticed sensitivity varies a lot from person to person. Some barely fe...

That's actually a great suggestion. I've had patients bring in their own headphones, and it usually helps them relax quite a bit. I remember one patie...

You're doing great! It's always awesome to hear when parents manage to turn things around like this—early action makes a huge difference. I've seen pl...

Honestly, I get why it's bugging you—been there myself. Usually, if it's something that'll hold weight or get regular use, I'll bite the bullet and re...

Interesting to hear everyone's experiences. Honestly, in my experience, most patients don't really struggle with talking as much as chewing. Usually, ...

Yeah, two weeks is usually the standard recommendation we give patients at our practice too, mostly because alcohol can slow down healing and increase...