Totally agree with this. I've seen patients make the same mistake countless times—thinking colder is better because it numbs things up. But in reality...

Good points about the water flosser—I've seen a lot of patients stick with their routine better once they switch. I get the appeal of brushing in bed,...

Totally agree about the autopilot thing—it really does become second nature after a while. The mirror trick is pretty clever, actually. I've recommend...

I've noticed the same thing with sensitivity toothpaste—sometimes cheaper ones just don't cut it. From what I've seen chairside, everyone's enamel and...

That's a pretty smart move with the cartoons. I've seen a lot of patients use nostalgia as a distraction, and it genuinely seems to help. When I had m...

You're definitely not alone in feeling that way. I've seen this happen a lot—patients get hyper-aware of every little sensation after treatment. Hones...