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 ...
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...