Totally get this. Reminds me of patients who rush into redoing dental work because something feels slightly off at first. More often than not, just wa...
I've definitely had a similar experience, but with lavender oil—it turned out smelling weirdly musty rather than relaxing. Letting it sit for a while ...
Haha, frosting on a cupcake is spot-on. My nephew does the same thing—he once squeezed out half the tube in one go because he thought more toothpaste ...
Totally get what you're saying about adapting guidelines, but just a quick heads-up from experience—I've had patients tweak routines a bit too far and...
Totally agree about the ultra-soft brushes making a big difference. I've seen plenty of patients who've switched and noticed improvement almost immedi...
Haha, exactly my thought. Reminds me of when I tried that watermelon fluoride varnish at a dental conference—tasted more like bubblegum gone wrong. Bu...
I've noticed people often trust dental advice more after they've had a painful experience themselves. Had a patient once who ignored a small cavity fo...
I get why you're cautious about experimenting with mouthwashes—sometimes the strong antiseptic ones can actually irritate sensitive gums more, especia...
Totally agree with this point. I've seen plenty of cases where patients panic over minor shifts after braces, but honestly, slight tooth movement is p...
Funny you mention avocado smoothies—I was skeptical too until I gave them a shot after my own oral surgery. They're surprisingly mild and creamy, almo...
Mashed sweet potatoes were definitely a good idea at first, but yeah, I totally get what you mean about sweetness overload. After a couple days, I swi...
Haha, I feel you on the splash zone—my first experience with a water flosser was like a mini tsunami in the bathroom. Took some practice to master the...
Had a patient recently who went the All-on-4 route because he wanted something quicker and less invasive. He was pretty happy initially, but mentioned...
Honestly, I've seen it go both ways. I work in a dental office, and while we do our best to handle insurance smoothly, sometimes things slip through t...