Glad someone else mentioned denture tablets! I've recommended them to patients before—super easy and gentle. Toothpaste on headlights though...yeah, t...
Honestly, mild soap is usually fine for daily cleaning...but if you're worried about germs, you might try hydrogen peroxide diluted with water once or...
I've definitely noticed sunlight helping with odors, especially with herbal stuff. Had a similar issue with a homemade mint mouthwash once—it smelled ...
Benzocaine gels can definitely help short-term, but they sometimes numb things a bit too much and mask underlying irritation. Maybe try aloe vera gel—...
Good point about brush sizes—I definitely had to experiment a bit myself. At first, I just grabbed whatever size seemed standard, but quickly realized...
You're definitely onto something here. Nicotine-free juices might help a bit with dryness since nicotine itself can reduce saliva flow, but honestly, ...
Totally understand the logic of waiting until there's actually something to look at, but I do think there's value in an earlier visit sometimes. I've ...
Totally get what you mean about the sensitivity—it's pretty common with whitening strips. They're effective, but the peroxide concentration can be har...
Totally get this. When I first started working in dentistry, I had a patient who came in after a DIY teeth whitening disaster—her teeth were literally...
DIY soft liners can definitely be tricky at first. It takes practice to get them smooth, especially around the edges. One tip I've found helpful is to...
Feeling cautious is totally understandable—your mouth just went through a lot. Usually after the first week, most people ease back into softer foods. ...
Haha, mashed potatoes are a classic recovery food for a reason—soft, comforting, and easy on the gums. Two weeks sounds about right for most people, t...
There's definitely some solid science behind the concerns about bedtime milk—especially since sugars (even natural ones in milk) can linger overnight ...
Glad you're finally feeling confident again—it's such a relief when that sensitivity finally eases up. Toothpaste switch worked wonders for me too, bu...
That's a solid tip, wish I'd known that earlier. Spinach strings are definitely a struggle, but honestly, raspberry seeds were my personal nemesis aft...