Totally get the anxiety—it's super common. Honestly, fillings usually aren't bad at all. Most people say the numbing shot is the worst part, and even ...

That's actually a really good point. I've seen this happen quite a bit—patients quit smoking or vaping, and suddenly they're noticing all kinds of wei...

Haha, that's exactly how it goes for most people. Even working in dentistry, I still get a little nervous when I'm the one in the chair. I remember on...

Our office usually recommends cold stuff too, especially smoothies. I've noticed patients who try smoothies first seem to have an easier time—probably...

I totally get the anxiety around fluoride—I see it a lot, actually. Your story reminded me of when I was a kid and my dentist gave me this bright pink...

Haha, your story totally brought back memories for me. I had a patient once who was traveling through Italy and had a similar mishap—only hers involve...

Yeah, it's definitely important to keep gums healthy, but honestly, tooth loss usually isn't something that sneaks up overnight. I've seen people who'...

Yeah, IV sedation can seem intimidating at first, but honestly, I've seen patients go from super anxious to totally relaxed in minutes. Had one patien...

Had a patient a while back with diabetes (also well-managed) who got implants without any issues. Sounds like you're already doing great keeping thing...

Couldn't agree more with this. When my mom had her implants removed, she initially thought she'd need all these fancy protein shakes and specialty sou...

Dental schools can be a decent option, like mentioned above. I've seen patients go that route when finances were tight—usually turns out fine, just ta...

Yeah, that's the tricky part. I've had patients swear by coconut oil pulling, and while it might help freshen breath or reduce minor inflammation, I h...