I totally feel you on this one—I work in dentistry and still find myself second-guessing sometimes. A while back, I got so anxious about fluoride that...
Actually, grating apples is a pretty smart idea. Apples are indeed fibrous and great at gently scrubbing teeth, but biting directly into them can risk...
Yeah, your dentist has a point about the dry mouth thing. Saliva actually helps protect your teeth by neutralizing acids and washing away food particl...
Definitely agree about spicy foods... I made that mistake once after my biopsy and regretted it immediately. Aloe vera juice sounds interesting, thoug...
I totally get the anxiety around missing spots, but honestly, water flossers aren't always the magic bullet people think they are. They're great for r...
Freezing barley separately is actually a pretty smart idea—I haven't tried it myself, but logically it should help keep the texture intact. From what ...
That's actually a really smart move. As someone who's worked in dental offices, I can tell you that sometimes we assume patients know more than they a...
I get why fluoride helps with sensitivity, but personally, I'm still cautious about using it daily. I've found nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste works pr...
That's great to hear your kids are comfortable there—definitely makes a huge difference. Fancy tech can be reassuring, but honestly, a dentist who put...
Curaprox brushes are definitely nice, but honestly, the difference in lifespan isn't huge compared to your basic Colgate or Oral-B. Pricier brushes mi...
I've gotta admit, the idea of energy sprays kinda freaks me out a little...mostly because of what happened at my office a few months back. One of our ...
Haha, yeah, those night guards aren't exactly runway material, are they? But seriously, grinding or clenching can really sneak up on you—I see it a lo...
Clear aligners can definitely feel gentler initially, but I've seen cases where traditional retainers provided more precise stability post-surgery. Ha...
You're totally right about nuts being tricky with braces...I've seen a lot of patients come in with loose wires after munching on walnuts or even cash...