Totally get where you’re coming from with the paranoia—once you’ve had a dry socket, every little ache feels like a red flag. I like that you went wit...
This always surprises people! I remember the first time I got a pro cleaning after years of being super diligent with my brushing—thought I was nailin...
It’s wild how the prices shake out, right? I’ve seen patients totally blindsided by the crown cost, especially if they go for all-porcelain. Insurance...
That’s interesting—I've definitely seen some folks with crowns going strong for ages, and others who run into problems way sooner, even with good habi...
Honestly, I totally get why people are nervous about tooth sensitivity. I’ve seen folks come in after trying those super-strong whitening strips at ho...
I see this all the time—kids who are super anxious until you hand them a tablet, then suddenly it’s like they’re in their own little world. Honestly, ...
Funny how that works, right? The dread always seems to outlast the actual pain. Out of curiosity, did your ortho ever mention rubber bands or other ap...
Haha, yeah, peppermint oil can be sneaky strong. I remember once trying to DIY a clove oil rinse because I'd read it was great for gums and tooth sens...
That's interesting, but honestly, I've seen it go both ways. At our practice, upfront payments usually come with a bit more flexibility—like, minor re...
Totally get the cordless anxiety—it's like when your phone battery hits 20% and you start mentally rationing your usage, lol. I've noticed patients me...
Yep, those bland, mushy foods are usually the safest bet. Curious though, did anyone else find cold yogurt soothing? Some of my patients swear by it, ...
Totally agree about craving crunchy stuff—I hear that a lot from patients. Avocado's a good call, and I've also heard people mention hummus or even ma...
Haha, totally get where you're coming from. Honestly, most people I see tend to feel hyper-aware of their aligners at first—it's like your brain just ...
I've noticed Sensodyne helps a bit too, but honestly, for me, the real game changer was using fluoride gel trays after whitening. My dentist recommend...
Avocado soup, huh? Never thought of that one... sounds kinda fancy for post-dental work, lol. But yeah, lukewarm foods are usually the way to go—cold ...