Couldn’t agree more about trusting your gut—sometimes it’s just a little paranoia, but other times, your body’s trying to tell you something. I see fo...
That metallic orange juice thing is real—your taste buds just go on strike for a while. I’ve seen folks get really creative with soft foods, but I’m w...
Sounds like you had the classic whitening adventure—DIY drama followed by the professional “just let me zone out in the chair” experience. Honestly, y...
Laughing gas can definitely do the trick for simpler extractions, especially if anxiety's the main issue. I've had patients who were super nervous bef...
You're spot on about the DIY braces and teeth filing—honestly makes me shudder just thinking about it. I've seen some wild stuff in my chair, trust me...
Haha, trust me, you're definitely not alone there... I've had patients who paid upfront and still forgot their retainers in napkins at restaurants. Ma...
Haha, isn't it funny how our brains work? The moment someone tells us we can't have something, it's suddenly the ONLY thing we want. I've seen patient...
Haha, I totally get the anxiety—those online horror stories can really mess with your head. Honestly though, most of us dentists aren't nearly as scar...
Smoothies are great, but honestly, sometimes the cold temperature itself can irritate sensitive healing tissue. Room-temp soups or lukewarm oatmeal wo...
Haha, dentists definitely have a rep for being overly cautious, but honestly, bottle decay is one of those things that sneaks up on you fast. I've see...
Haha, oatmeal strikes again... you'd be surprised how many people underestimate those sneaky little grains. I've had patients sheepishly admit to simi...
Haha, glad you got your sandwich-eating skills back! Seriously though, it's pretty common—little adjustments can make a huge difference in comfort. I'...
I mean, mouthwash isn't a game-changer or anything, but it can be nice to toss in occasionally. When I had braces, I'd use it sometimes after meals if...
Yep, gradual dilution can really help ease the bedtime battles. And props to you for managing the sleepy toothbrushing routine—I know that's not easy!...
You're spot-on about the softer toothbrush thing—I can't tell you how many times I've had to gently break it to someone that they're basically scrubbi...