I hear you—aligners sound simple, but remembering to put them back in is a real thing. I tried them myself for a bit and honestly, the constant routin...

Completely agree about the “root canal horror story” thing being overdone. I see it all the time—people walk in expecting the worst, but with modern t...

That’s a good point—attention to detail with boil-and-bite guards can really help. I’ve seen families do a decent job customizing them, especially whe...

If you can swing it, earlier is usually better. The bone starts shrinking pretty fast after extraction, which can make implants tougher (and pricier) ...

Whitening strips are tricky, especially for teens. I’ve seen a lot of younger patients come in with irritated gums or even little white patches after ...

Charcoal toothpaste gets a lot of buzz, but the evidence for it isn’t great. I’ve seen more patients frustrated with the mess and lack of results than...

I get where you're coming from—those snack combos do feel less sticky, but honestly, the effect is pretty minimal. Crunchy nuts might dislodge some bi...

Toothpaste is mildly abrasive, so yeah, it can definitely mess up anti-glare coatings. They're usually pretty delicate. Works great on glass or harder...

Sensitivity after whitening is pretty common—it's usually due to temporary dehydration of the enamel. Good call on the straw trick, that helps a ton. ...

Funny how braces leave such lasting habits. Apples are tricky, but slicing them into thin wedges instead of biting straight in usually helps. Still, t...