That “buzzing” with ice cream isn’t just you—temperature changes can definitely make bridges feel weirder, especially at first. That’s pretty common,...

Charcoal really does turn the whole bathroom into a mess, doesn’t it? I’ve seen so many people surprised by how gritty their teeth feel after using it...

Diet definitely plays a bigger role than most people realize. I remember a patient who had ongoing sensitivity issues, and we tried everything—special...

Yeah, totally get what you're saying. Teeth whitening can make your teeth super sensitive for a bit—it's pretty common actually. The whitening gel tem...

Totally normal to feel hyper-aware right now...it's like when you buy a new car and suddenly see it everywhere. Once your treatment kicks in, you'll p...

Smoothies are definitely a good idea, especially since they're nutritious and easy to customize. But you're right to wonder about thickness—sometimes ...

Glad you figured that out! It's actually pretty common for people to assume braces or aligners are causing gum irritation, when vaping or even certain...

Haha, shower flossing can definitely be hit or miss. I've had patients who swear by it, but others find it tricky—especially if you're not fully awake...

I've seen this scenario play out quite a bit, actually. Older folks can be pretty skeptical about switching from something they've used forever, and h...

Totally agree about sweet potatoes—they're a great suggestion. Cinnamon sounds like a tasty touch too, I'll have to remember that for my patients. Tem...