Warm broth definitely has its merits, especially if you're sensitive to temperature extremes. But from what I've seen, cold can actually help more in ...

Honestly, flavor isn't the only issue here. I've seen plenty of patients who've switched to unflavored vape juice thinking it'd be gentler on their gu...

Interesting you're finding saltwater rinses harsh—I get where you're coming from, but in my experience, it's usually about the concentration. I've had...

Haha, you're not wrong about the snack danger scale being all over the place. I've seen kids chip teeth on everything from popcorn kernels to granola ...

Prescription toothpaste can definitely be a game changer, especially if you're cavity-prone or dealing with sensitivity. I've seen patients who were s...

Interesting you've had good luck with the hydrogen peroxide method—I've seen mixed results with that. Had a patient who swore by it, but after about a...

I see where you're coming from. I've had patients who went both ways—some preferred the peace of mind knowing it's all paid off, while others felt bet...

I hear you on that skepticism. Early in my career, I thought visual checks were enough too—until a patient came in with what looked like flawless teet...

Yeah, I've seen this happen a lot actually. Had a patient once who was super meticulous—I'm talking brushing after every meal, flossing daily, even ri...

Haha, couldn't agree more with this! I've seen plenty of chipped brackets from ice-chewing mishaps. Another trick that works wonders is sipping on col...

Definitely agree on the socks—learned that one the hard way during my wisdom tooth extraction. I showed up in flip-flops thinking it'd be quick and ea...