Honestly, wax is hit or miss for most folks. I’ve seen some people swear by it, but others end up with it stuck to their pillow by morning. I remember...
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen so many folks worry about shade matching, especially with zirconia. The solid ones really do hold up...
That “is this a real emergency or just a scary moment” feeling is so familiar. I can’t count how many times parents have come in, still shaky from a t...
Haha, I totally get that garlic bread craving! Reminds me of when I first tried oil pulling with coconut oil—felt like I was swishing around dessert t...
My mom faced a similar dilemma a few years back. She initially went with a bridge because of cost concerns—insurance barely covered implants, so it wo...
Sensitivity can vary quite a bit from person to person, but yeah, cold stuff usually seems to be the main culprit. I've had patients mention smoothies...
I hear you on the awkward adjustment period—honestly, it's pretty common. When I first started wearing mine, it felt super weird and bulky. Took me a ...
Yeah, downtime makes a huge difference. Had a patient once who jumped right back into work the next day and regretted it big time...swelling and disco...
Haha, reading this thread brings back memories of my first run-in with those cleaning tablets. I remember recommending them to patients for years with...
Haha, I totally get that monthly payment anxiety—seen it a lot with patients, and honestly, I've been there myself. When I got braces years ago, I wen...
That's a really good point about gentle stretches—I've seen patients benefit from that too, especially once the initial soreness eases up. Everyone's ...
Funny you mention taste changes—I’ve had patients who swore they'd never touch certain foods again after surgery, but a few months later, they're back...
Five days is pretty quick, but honestly, I've seen it happen! Everyone heals differently—I've had patients back to burgers within a week, while others...
Totally agree on bananas being a lifesaver—blended smoothies were my go-to too. Weirdly enough, I thought oatmeal would be perfect, but even that felt...
That's a good point—timing isn't everything. I've had patients who brush religiously right after eating and still get cavities, while others aren't as...