Swelling really does have a mind of its own after these kinds of procedures. I’ve seen folks come in the day after root tip surgery, worried their fac...
You nailed it with the patience thing. I see a lot of folks get frustrated when their teeth are more sensitive some days, but honestly, that’s just pa...
Totally relate to the lavender oil mishap—I had a similar experience with peppermint tincture. Thought it'd be refreshing and minty, but it ended up s...
Haha, you're definitely not alone. I've had patients whose mouthguards looked like they'd been through a demolition derby. Uneven wear usually means y...
I've definitely seen dentists who jump the gun a bit. Had a patient once who came to me after another dentist recommended crowns on three teeth that w...
Haha, totally relate to this. When I whitened my teeth last year, even breathing in cold air felt like tiny electric shocks. MI Paste helped me a lot—...
I gave water flossers a try about a year ago after seeing so many patients rave about them. Took me a week or two to adjust—felt like my bathroom was ...
Warm foods can be soothing, but honestly, I've seen a lot of patients find relief with cold stuff—especially in the first 24 hours. Had one guy swear ...
Haha, apples catch everyone off guard! I've seen it plenty of times—patients come back after braces thinking they're ready to tackle anything, then bo...
Mashed potatoes were my go-to as well, but oatmeal was a bit tricky for me—something about the tiny oats getting stuck in places they shouldn't. Eggs ...
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...