You’re not alone on the “lawn clippings” front—herbal rinses can go sideways fast. Xylitol’s cooling aftertaste is totally normal, by the way. It’s ju...

Haha, I totally get it. Reminds me of when I had to pick a surgeon for my wisdom teeth removal. The first doc was cracking jokes left and right—felt m...

Activated charcoal's a solid tip—it's basically the baking soda of the herbal world, haha. If the smell's still lingering, you might also try diluting...

Haha, scrambled eggs are definitely underrated heroes. Another tip—avoid rice at all costs. Those sneaky grains love hiding in graft sites...trust me,...

Haha, smoothie regret is real—I always tell my patients they're gonna get tired of fruit faster than they think. Mashed potatoes are definitely a winn...

Headphones are totally fine—actually, lots of dentists encourage it. I've seen plenty of kids (and adults, lol) zoning out to music or podcasts during...

Totally agree about the lukewarm water thing—it makes a huge difference, especially when you're first adjusting. I've noticed a lot of my patients ini...