Totally relate to the toothpaste thing—had a patient once who swore her gums hated minty pastes. Switched to a milder flavor and boom, irritation gone...

Glad to hear it went well for both of you. It's funny, I've noticed that too—patients often come in visibly anxious, expecting the worst, and then aft...

Reading through everyone's experiences here, it really resonates with what I've seen in my own practice. Implants can genuinely change someone's daily...

Been there myself—those wipes can be a real wrestling match. I found switching to a soft silicone finger brush helped a ton. My kiddo thought it was f...

I've noticed that dentists often do explain the shaving part, but patients can be so focused on the end result, they don't fully absorb it. Had a pati...

Dental schools can be a great option, but yeah, patience is key. I remember supervising a student doing veneers once—she was super careful and meticul...