That’s the question I hear most often—right after “How much is this going to cost me?” Honestly, even in my own house, we’ve had that debate about bab...
It’s honestly a running joke in my office how some kids seem to get cavities just by looking at a cookie, while others could practically brush with so...
Honestly, I’ve seen so many folks who could barely find their toothbrush in the dark and still walk out of checkups with perfect gums. Meanwhile, my o...
I’ve seen a lot of folks go from “what’s the point?” to “why didn’t I start this sooner” after switching to metal scrapers. Light pressure is key, tho...
I’ve seen so many kids (and adults, honestly) who just need someone to slow down and explain things. Sometimes I’ll even let a kid “test drive” the su...
Couldn’t agree more—sometimes I feel like those whitening strips are secretly training us for a chili-pepper-eating contest. Tingling gums, weird tast...
That’s the truth—dental wax is basically gold when you’re dealing with a rogue bracket at midnight. I’ve seen folks get pretty inventive, even trying ...
That “tech drama” is real—I’ve seen more than a few parents in my chair venting about charging woes and lost chargers. The Oral-B Junior’s simplicity ...
Two years is pretty impressive, honestly. I've seen some kids chew through theirs in just a few months—it's like they're secretly training to be profe...
Savory oatmeal isn't as odd as you'd think—had a patient once who swore by oatmeal with cheese and spinach after oral surgery. Personally, I'd stick t...
Glad to see consistency being highlighted here—it's honestly the unsung hero of aligner treatments. I've seen plenty of patients underestimate how str...
Good point about consistency—I've had patients who tried alternating days and ended up regretting it later. Honestly, cavities are sneaky little thing...
Haha, caramel is definitely a sneaky culprit when it comes to dental mishaps. I've seen more than a few crowns fall victim to those sticky treats. Cur...
Totally agree on texture being crucial—patients often say the same thing. Funny enough, I've heard mixed things about garlic powder; some swear by it,...