Having seen a lot of families in the waiting room, I can say your “surprise” idea really does make a difference. I’ve noticed that kids who have somet...
I’ve seen a lot of patients have better luck with silicone too—it doesn’t break down as fast after eating. Personally, I always found the taste of the...
That’s a pretty spot-on comparison. I’ve seen people try them with braces and it gets messy—sometimes the goo sticks to the wires more than the tooth....
The foam tube struggle is so real. I remember when I first started recommending headgear to patients, a lot of them came back complaining about how th...
That “Lego block” feeling is such a real thing—took me months to stop noticing that edge with my tongue. Color-wise, I’ve seen some folks get a near-p...
I get where you’re coming from about playing it safe, but I’ve actually seen some over-the-counter whitening strips work decently for folks with sensi...
That's spot on advice. I've had a few patients who went all-in on baking soda toothpaste, thinking it was the gentlest option out there. One guy in pa...
Implants are definitely great long-term, but bridges aren't always the lesser option, especially for older patients. Had a patient recently, mid-70s, ...
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...