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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Haha, totally agree about the lemonade - talk about living dangerously. I've also noticed sensitivity varies a lot from person to person. Some barely feel a thing, while others swear they're channeling Thor's lightning f...
RE: Finally conquered my dentist anxiety, here's what helped me
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 patient who always brought in her favorite podcast - said it distracted her...
RE: Finally beat bottle rot - my kid's teeth are saved!
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 plenty of cases where tweaking bedtime habits and gentle brushing real...
RE: what would you do if you noticed a bracket was loose mid-task?
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 redo it. Learned the hard way when my bathroom shelf collapsed at 2 AM...
RE: Getting used to implants after tooth extraction - anyone else find it weird at first?
Interesting to hear everyone's experiences. Honestly, in my experience, most patients don't really struggle with talking as much as chewing. Usually, speech issues pop up more with dentures or bridges, since implants are...
RE: having a drink after dental implants - how soon is safe?
Yeah, two weeks is usually the standard recommendation we give patients at our practice too, mostly because alcohol can slow down healing and increase the risk of inflammation or infection. But honestly, everyone's a bit...
RE: Can Your Toothbrush Actually Protect Your Heart?
Totally get where you're coming from, flossing is key...but don't underestimate brushing technique either. I've seen patients who floss religiously but still struggle because they're brushing too aggressively or missing ...
RE: Keto breath struggle is real - what would you do?
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 temporarily, but honestly, staying hydrated and upping your water intake make...
RE: is it possible to heal cavities naturally or am I dreaming?
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, rinses, and cut back on sugary drinks. Next check-up, the enamel looke...