Honestly, I see this all the time—two siblings, same toothpaste, same bedtime, one’s already had a filling and the other’s breezing through check-ups ...

I get what you mean about the splints, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many folks get frustrated with them as find relief. Some people end up clenchin...

I get where you’re coming from with the “floss whenever you’ll actually do it” angle, but I’ve seen a surprising number of cavities pop up in folks wh...

I get this a lot—patients think we have a secret stash of antibiotics we’re just dying to hand out. Truth is, most of us would rather avoid them unles...

That lingering “off” feeling is actually pretty common, especially with temperature changes—your nerves and gums are still sending signals, just not q...

That tongue patrol is relentless, isn’t it? It’s like the second there’s something new in your mouth, your brain and tongue form a search party. You’r...

Reading this thread brings back memories—I've definitely seen my fair share of patients convinced their teeth were playing musical chairs after an ext...

Custom guards can definitely help, but they're not always the magic bullet people hope for. I've had patients who swear by them, while others find min...

Totally agree with your approach—guards can be helpful, but they're definitely not a one-size-fits-all solution, especially for kids. I've seen plenty...