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...
It's totally normal to feel anxious about your first implant procedure...trust me, you're definitely not alone in that. I've worked with countless pat...
Totally get where you're coming from with that anxiety—you're definitely not alone there. Honestly, the most important thing is exactly what your dent...
Therapy dogs can be amazing, but honestly, they're not always the best fit for every kid. I've seen some children who actually get more anxious around...
Yeah, I've seen this happen quite a bit actually. Citrus and mint flavors can be sneaky irritants for gums. Glad you caught it early—switching flavors...
Totally get where you're coming from—switching to electric can feel weirdly complicated at first. But honestly, don't stress too much about angles and...
Haha, the tongue thing is totally normal—I've had patients tell me they couldn't stop doing that for weeks after! It's like your brain needs extra con...
That's a really good point about whitening toothpastes. I've noticed in my practice that while they're generally safe, some people just react differen...