Room-temp smoothies are a solid tip, actually. Another thing I've found helpful is steering clear of acidic stuff—like citrus fruits or tomato-based s...
Haha, sneezing is definitely one of those underrated hazards after dental surgery... seen plenty of patients learn that the hard way. Usually, the fir...
Laughing gas is usually pretty gentle—I see patients use it regularly, and most describe it as feeling relaxed and a bit floaty, but still aware enoug...
Haha, you're definitely not alone there. I've had plenty of patients tell me it feels like they're drilling for oil at first... Best tip is to start s...
Activated charcoal can be effective occasionally, but careful not to overdo it—it can be abrasive if used too often. And yeah, oil pulling...tried it ...
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, those "surprise" costs aren't always unavoidable. In my experience, a lot of orthodontists actually offe...
Younger patients do generally heal quicker, actually. Their bodies regenerate tissue faster, and their immune systems are usually pretty robust. But h...
Yeah, totally agree with this. Timers are helpful for building good habits, but they're definitely not mandatory. If you're finding it stressful, anot...
You're spot-on about the peroxide—while it's generally safe in small doses, some mouthguard materials can react differently over time. I've seen cases...
You're spot on about whitening strips being similar in ingredients to professional treatments—just at a lower strength. I've seen plenty of patients w...
Yeah, sensitivity after a bone graft can be pretty rough at first. Usually, the nerves are extra irritated from the procedure, so even room temp stuff...
Good points here—I've seen plenty of patients who felt totally fine but had issues lurking beneath the surface. Cavities and gum disease can definitel...
Funny you mention almonds—I see cracked teeth from nuts pretty regularly in my practice. It's usually because people bite down at just the wrong angle...
Implants can be great, but they're not always the magic solution people make them out to be. I've seen plenty of patients who do just fine with regula...
Xylitol gum actually has some solid evidence behind it—I've recommended it to patients before. But it's not a miracle worker... chewing a piece or two...