That lingering garlic smell really is persistent. I’ve noticed even after a deep clean, sometimes it feels like it’s just... stuck in the glass. I wou...
That “watch and wait” approach can definitely mess with your head—I’ve seen a lot of folks get anxious just sitting on things, hoping those white spot...
I’ll be the odd one out here—I actually noticed a pretty big difference when I switched from a silicone scraper to a metal one. At first, I was hesita...
I see this all the time—people hoping for a movie-star smile, then regretting it when their teeth get crazy sensitive. I remember one patient who trie...
This really hits home for me. I remember one patient who came in just hoping to fix a single uneven tooth, but after we talked through options, she re...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I can’t tell you how many folks come in after trying those “quick fixes” and wish they’d just stuck with somethi...
Couldn’t agree more. I remember when I first started using a night guard, it felt so odd and my jaw was sore for a bit. Turned out it was just my musc...
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 She came in super anxious because she'd read some outdated negative reviews about our ...