Can’t argue with you there—those “gum care” and “whitening” settings always make me roll my eyes a bit. Most folks just stick to the regular mode anyw...
That’s fair—those boil-and-bite guards from Amazon can actually do the trick for a lot of folks, especially if you don’t mind a little DIY trimming. I...
That’s a really common worry, honestly. In my experience, it’s totally fair to ask for a detailed estimate before anything starts—most offices are use...
That made me laugh—I see this all the time. Chewing and fussiness can mean so many things, not just teething. The classic signs like red, swollen gums...
That’s actually pretty interesting—some folks do mention taste changes, but “everything tastes super intense” isn’t something I hear every day. I wond...
That clove taste is wild, isn’t it? I remember years ago when I had a dry socket myself (yep, even dental folks aren’t immune), and I swear I could ta...
Not gonna lie, I’m a big fan of water flossers for tricky spots, but I’d still push back a bit on swapping out string floss completely. There’s just s...
That toothpaste graveyard sounds way too familiar—mine’s got every “unicorn sparkle” and “bubble blast” flavor under the sun. I’ve noticed the same th...
Love the “broccoli forest”—I’ve done the same with my nephew, but his is always “carrot mountain.” Honestly, if there’s laughter at the sink, you’re h...
I get the hesitation around water flossers—there's so much info out there, it can make your head spin. But honestly, as someone who's seen plenty of p...
Haha, peppermint and eucalyptus both have that sneaky "refreshing-but-ouch" factor if you're not careful. I've had patients come in after DIY mouth ri...
Yeah, retainers can definitely hold up better over time. But honestly, even retainers can warp if you're not careful—I've seen patients accidentally l...
Totally get what you're saying about countertop flossers feeling more thorough. In my experience, patients who switch to countertop usually stick with...
I totally get what you're saying about the syncing—tech overload can sometimes feel more stressful than helpful, lol. But speaking from experience, I'...
Yeah, you're spot on about dairy yogurt being more soothing. When I had my braces tightened, I tried oat-based yogurt thinking it'd be gentle enough.....