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...
Bananas, huh? Interesting... haven't heard that one before. Usually fruit sugars can trigger sensitivity for some folks. Glad it worked for your son t...
Totally agree about online reviews being hit or miss. Had a similar experience myself—went to a dentist who had like a thousand 5-star ratings, and th...
Totally get where you're coming from with that anxiety... trust me, you're not alone. I've seen plenty of patients who'd rather do literally anything ...