That gritty feeling is pretty common, but I wouldn’t say it means anything bad’s happening. The whitening process can temporarily dehydrate the enamel...

I’ve seen this play out more times than I can count. One patient tried three different over-the-counter kits in a week after a botched whitening sessi...

Those random pain flare-ups are honestly the worst—I’ve heard people describe them as “braces mood swings,” which feels about right. I’ve seen so many...

Scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes are definitely staples in our house too. When my son got his braces, he was pretty miserable at first—he's usually ...

The music idea is quite clever—I've seen a lot of kids respond well to that approach. Sticker charts can definitely backfire once kids figure out the ...

Watermelon toothpaste is definitely a winner for picky toddlers—mint can be pretty intense for little taste buds. Good call on the timer toothbrush, t...

Good advice here. Whitening toothpastes can indeed be abrasive if used too frequently. Another tip: rinsing with plain water after coffee helps reduce...

Flavor choices can definitely help, but as you've noticed, they're rarely a complete solution. I've found that combining flavor options with something...

Totally understandable to prioritize experience and specialty training, especially when you're dealing with something as intricate as bone graft surge...

IV sedation can definitely be a better option if laughing gas didn't ease your anxiety enough. Most patients I've worked with report minimal side effe...

Your pasta analogy made me chuckle—it's painfully accurate. I remember one patient whose underbite correction was estimated at around 18 months, but w...

Clove oil can definitely help ease discomfort temporarily—it's been used in dentistry for ages because of its mild numbing properties. But yeah, it's ...