Yeah, I've noticed floss picks usually have thicker, waxier floss compared to regular string floss. Some patients mentioned irritation with certain br...

Yeah, totally agree about the sleeping position thing. I've noticed patients who prop themselves up slightly tend to have less swelling overall. Anoth...

I've recommended those soft picks to a bunch of people who had similar gum sensitivity issues, and most found them pretty gentle. They're definitely s...

Yeah, pain definitely has a way of making dental advice stick... unfortunately learned that myself after ignoring wisdom tooth discomfort for way too ...

I get why you'd question that—it's pretty common to think cavities would always hurt or at least feel sensitive. But honestly, I've seen plenty of cas...

You're definitely doing the right thing by starting early. I've seen plenty of parents bring their kids in around their first birthday, and honestly, ...

I switched to one of those sensitive toothpastes too, and it did help a bit. But honestly, the biggest difference for me was cutting back on acidic dr...

Netflix naps are definitely a thing—had plenty of patients tell me they zoned out mid-show after surgery. The tiredness makes sense, though; your body...

Smoothies can definitely be tricky, but honestly, I've seen a lot of patients do fine with berries if they're balanced out right. Like, mixing in yogu...

I totally second the sensitive toothpaste thing. I had mine whitened a couple years back and made the mistake of drinking ice water right after...ouch...

Yeah, fluoride varnish is definitely a stronger dose compared to regular toothpaste, so your hunch about it giving a boost isn't wrong. Toothpaste has...

Interesting discussion here—I agree it's probably a mix of both diet and hygiene. Vitamin C definitely plays a role, especially if you're deficient, b...