That's actually a pretty neat tip! Denture tablets are surprisingly versatile... I've heard patients mention using them for retainers, aligners, and e...
Totally relate to that grout scrubbing analogy, haha... I've seen lots of patients struggle with the pressure thing. One trick I've suggested is holdi...
Good point about activated charcoal—I had a patient who went a little charcoal-crazy a while back. She was convinced it was the best thing ever after ...
Interesting point about caffeine—I never really thought about that connection until recently. I used to go through mouthguards like crazy, probably ev...
I've noticed a lot of people underestimate how much jaw clenching can wear down mouthguards. Even if you're not consciously biting down hard, the stre...
Ha, I felt exactly the same way at first... took me forever to get used to it. Curious though, did anyone try chamomile tea rinses instead? I've heard...
This is such a good point. It reminds me of a patient I had a few years back—let's call her Sarah. She was incredibly anxious about her bone graft pro...
That's funny, I've noticed a similar thing with my patients. One guy told me he never cared about popcorn until he got his wisdom teeth out, then sudd...
I get your point, but honestly, I've seen cases where even minor shifts turned into bigger problems down the road. Had a patient who ignored small cha...
Interesting suggestion, but I have to admit, cottage cheese in smoothies was a no-go for me. Tried it once after my wisdom teeth removal, and even ble...
I've noticed the same thing about the sensitive heads feeling prickly—it's weird, right? From what I've seen, bristle density and arrangement definite...
That's an interesting observation. I remember having a patient who mentioned something similar—she didn't even realize she was favoring one side until...
I've noticed brush head quality can vary a bit depending on the brand. I've personally used Sonicare for years, and while the actual toothbrush handle...
Interesting to hear fluoride gels worked for you guys. I gave them a shot a while back, and honestly, I wasn't too impressed at first. Felt like just ...