That brings back memories—mashed potatoes and yogurt were my go-tos. I totally get the concern about ibuprofen. I used to alternate with acetaminophen...

Honestly, that “superhero toothbrush” idea is gold. I’ve seen so many kids light up when brushing turns into a story or a game. My own niece would onl...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from—teeth really do have a mind of their own sometimes. But, I do think there’s more to it than just “nature bein...

I get where you’re coming from—water and floss are hard to beat. I’ve seen so many people come in convinced that fancy sprays or mints would solve eve...

Honestly, I wish more folks heard this. I’ve seen parents nearly in tears over a surprise cavity, but sometimes you can do everything “right” and stil...

I totally get what you mean about the unpredictability of sensitivity. I’ve seen patients who breeze through whitening and others who end up regrettin...

I totally get what you mean about the weird sensations. After my own graft, that numb spot was super noticeable at first—like, brushing my teeth felt ...

Lemon juice... yeah, that one’s a rite of passage for anyone who’s ever chased a “quick fix” for whiter teeth. I remember one of my college roommates ...

I hear you on the tiny reservoirs being a hassle, especially if arthritis is in the picture. I remember recommending a cordless one to my mom because ...

My patients have had good results with both fluoride treatments and remineralizing gels, so you're probably on the right track either way. Fluoride te...

Exactly! I've seen firsthand how quickly things can go south. Had a patient once who tried the rubber band hack from TikTok...ended up shifting teeth ...