That unpredictability is so real. I’ve seen folks try to “tough it out” and honestly, it usually backfires just like you said—mouth gets sore, then ea...
That lunchbox story made me laugh—I've seen some pretty gnarly retainers come back after a few days in hiding. Once, a kid brought in his clear tray t...
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from about just keeping it simple, but I’ve seen some folks actually get more anxious when they don’t have a littl...
That “just spit, don’t rinse” thing is a big topic in my house too. My youngest can spot a new toothpaste flavor a mile away, but if it’s even a littl...
Yeah, I can relate to that constant guessing game. I remember with my own, every time she started drooling or gnawing on her hands, I’d get all anxiou...
Wisdom teeth are honestly in a league of their own when it comes to dental drama. I’ve seen folks breeze through a regular molar extraction like it’s ...
I totally relate to that feeling of being under a microscope with those apps. I tried one for a week and honestly, it made brushing feel like a pop qu...
Totally agree about the rubber seals—those things seem to soak up smells no matter what. I’ve actually had a patient bring in their denture bath, and ...
That resonates a lot. I’ve seen so many people (myself included) get caught in that cycle of “is it getting better, or am I just imagining things?” Wi...
Same here—after my own round with whitening trays, I was jumpy every time I drank water. Even a cold breeze made me flinch. It’s wild how much sensiti...
I totally get the anxiety—I've seen more than a few people come in convinced they made the “wrong” choice. Honestly, I’ve worried about it myself, eve...
I totally get the anxiety around aligners and jaw tension. I had a patient recently who started aligners hoping they'd ease her grinding, but honestly...
Glad you brought these up! Silicone covers really don't get enough attention, and honestly, they saved me from a lot of frustration too. Wax was alway...
Yeah, I've heard something similar from colleagues at my practice. A patient of mine was using whitening toothpaste on her mouthguard daily, thinking ...
This is exactly what worries me. I remember doing a school visit once, and when I showed some real (but mild!) examples of DIY braces gone wrong, half...