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...

Funny you mentioned your dentist recommending baking soda—I actually had a patient bring this up recently. Made me a bit nervous honestly, because whi...

I totally get the fridge thing, appliances seem to have a sixth sense for the worst timing ever. When I was halfway through my own braces journey, my ...

I've had similar issues with glycerin extracts too, especially with resinous herbs. I remember trying to make a propolis tincture once—ended up with t...