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...

Totally get where you're coming from, flossing is key...but don't underestimate brushing technique either. I've seen patients who floss religiously bu...

Haha, yeah, keto breath is definitely a thing—it's actually acetone you're smelling, which is a byproduct of ketosis. Gum and mints can help temporari...

I've seen this happen quite a bit actually. Had a patient once who was super determined to avoid fillings, so she went all-in on fluoride toothpaste, ...