That first week after getting braces, I remember thinking my gums were puffing up like marshmallows. I kept poking at them with my tongue, half convin...
I get where you're coming from about communication—feeling brushed off is just the worst. But I do wonder if sometimes it’s worth trying one more hone...
That gritty feeling with baking soda totally takes me back—I tried it in college when I was broke. My teeth felt “squeaky,” but then my gums got kind ...
That upfront payment feeling—I've seen so many folks wrestle with it. I remember one patient who paid all at once just to avoid the monthly “reminder”...
Root canals have such a bad reputation, but honestly, I think the sticker shock from the bill is sometimes worse than the actual procedure. I remember...
Charcoal toothpaste had a real “cool” factor for a while, but the mess is no joke. I remember trying it out of curiosity—my entire sink looked like I’...
Interesting take on cinnamon gum—I never thought of it that way. Personally, mint gum sometimes makes me crave sweets even more...maybe because it rem...
Haha, relatable. I've had patients mention berries too—especially raspberries. Those tiny seeds are sneaky, and you'd think they'd rinse out easily, b...
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...