Dry socket paranoia is totally real—honestly, I see it all the time. People are super anxious about it, and for good reason, since it’s one of those t...
That’s actually spot on advice. Acidic foods or drinks (think citrus, soda, even some sports drinks) can temporarily soften your enamel, so brushing r...
The mashed potato diet is real—I've seen families get so creative with soft foods over the years. I remember one mom telling me she made “braces lasag...
It’s wild how much pressure there is for “perfect” teeth, especially with all those social media trends. I see so many kids wanting to try whitening s...
I totally get why the “tooth fund” idea sounds brilliant, especially after getting blindsided by a big bill. But I’d gently push back on the idea that...
That “hovering over every meal” feeling is so familiar. I’ve seen so many parents get more anxious than the kids themselves—it’s totally normal to wor...
Clove oil is definitely a double-edged sword—some folks swear by it, but I’ve seen a lot of people struggle with that intense burning, just like you m...
You're spot on about bridges sometimes causing issues down the line. I've seen plenty of patients who initially went for bridges and later needed more...
Totally get what you're saying about progress photos—they can be a huge morale boost. But honestly, I've seen some patients get too hung up on compari...
You're right to be cautious about charcoal toothpaste. I've seen a lot of patients lately who've jumped on the charcoal bandwagon, and honestly, the r...
I've noticed the same thing with charcoal toothpaste—tried one myself a while back and ended up with some sensitivity issues after just a couple of we...
Haha, totally relatable! Stress is such an underrated factor in recovery, especially with dental procedures like bone grafts. I've seen patients who f...
Haha, totally relate! I remember when I first tried water flossing, my bathroom looked like a splash zone at SeaWorld. But seriously, interdental brus...
I totally get why you'd feel conflicted about this—there's so much info out there, it's easy to second-guess yourself. Alternating toothpaste types mi...
Totally get this. Even though I'm in the dental field, I still cringe when my own dentist mentions anything pricey. Being proactive and asking questio...