Totally get where you’re coming from—those first few nights with a new guard are rough. I remember trying to talk with mine in and my partner just bur...

Metallic taste after surgery is such a weird thing, right? I’ve heard a lot of people mention it, and honestly, even as someone who’s seen a ton of th...

Typing out questions on your phone is honestly such a smart move. I see so many folks come in and then totally blank once they’re in the chair—it’s wa...

That “raincoat” feeling made me laugh—been there, seen that. I’ve watched so many folks come in convinced water flossers are just a recipe for a soake...

Leaving the toothpaste on after brushing is one of those things that feels a bit weird at first, but you really do get used to it. When I had braces, ...

That numb, rubbery feeling is so weird, isn’t it? I’ve seen a lot of people get frustrated with those rinses—they promise pain relief but trade it for...

I totally get where you’re coming from—after my own gum graft a couple years back, I remember being super paranoid about every little thing. Even some...

Funny thing—I actually had a few patients who didn’t notice much from sensitive toothpaste either, but when they switched up their flossing style (gen...

I get what you're saying about braces teaching good habits, but honestly, I've seen it go both ways. Working in dental care, I've noticed that sometim...

You're totally onto something there with the berries. I've noticed a similar trend myself—had a patient whose daughter was constantly sipping on smoot...