Brushing alongside definitely helps, but I've noticed it's not always a long-term solution. Kids sometimes lose interest once the novelty wears off. I...
That's interesting about spacing out the treatments—I usually recommend that to patients who mention sensitivity issues. I've noticed some people natu...
I've noticed the gum trick helps a lot too, especially for those patients who find it tough to break the habit of reaching for sweets after meals. I h...
I definitely had a similar experience with cordless models. Took mine on vacation once, thinking I'd be clever and save space—ended up with a damp sui...
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing with patients—sensitivity often builds up rather than fading away. This aligns with what I've seen too; giving teet...
I think you're onto something with the balance thing. When I had my own bone graft done, I remember being pretty analytical about every little sensati...
Had a similar experience myself—patients often mention that initial sensitivity. Usually it's because electric brushes clean deeper and stimulate gums...
Reading your story reminded me of a patient I had a while back. She came in super anxious because she'd read some outdated negative reviews about our ...
Greek yogurt was definitely a staple for me too. I remember stocking up on those little cups before my wisdom teeth came out, thinking I'd be all set....
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Had a patient recently who switched to TePe after struggling with cheaper brushes bending and fraying constantly. S...
There's definitely some legit research coming out now—nothing super long-term yet, but early studies do show vaping can dry out your mouth and mess wi...
I've definitely heard similar stories from patients—you're not alone there. Adhesives can be tricky, especially when you're dealing with different cli...
Haha, I totally get the pizza crust thing, but honestly, I'd advise caution jumping straight into super crunchy foods right after braces removal. I've...
I hear you on the upfront cost being a bit daunting... I've seen plenty of patients wrestle with spacing treatments out versus doing them closer toget...