I used to be a hardcore manual brusher—thought I had my technique down, but my hygienist still found a “trouble spot” every time. Out of curiosity (an...
Funny thing—I used to think the same about losing the plastic trays, but after seeing so many patients with lost or broken wires that needed emergency...
I’ve seen this play out in so many ways—some folks breeze through the “all at once” approach, but honestly, most end up needing to ease in. You’re not...
That hits home. After my last adjustment, I tried to stick to the “safe” foods, but by day 3 I was desperate for something with a bit of bite. Ended u...
That splash zone is all too familiar—my first week with a Waterpik, I had to mop up the mirror every time. But you’re spot on about those hard-to-reac...
I totally get where you’re coming from—there’s so much unknown, and honestly, even as someone who sees this from the other side of the chair, it’s wil...
It’s such a tough call—I’ve seen both sides of this. I had a patient who waited out a weird gum spot and it did clear up, but another who waited on wh...
That numbness really does last longer than most parents expect—especially for kids. I’ve seen plenty of little ones totally baffled by the sensation, ...
That “weird taste” is honestly one of the most underrated annoyances—totally messes with your appetite and focus. I remember thinking cold foods would...
Funny, I’ve actually seen a few folks get a little too excited about water flossers—don’t get me wrong, they can help, but I’ve noticed in my own rout...
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’d push back a bit on the idea that it’s “normal” for gums to bleed at first. Sometimes bleeding means...
I totally get the vinegar thing—one time I tried it in a pinch, and even after a solid rinse, my partial tasted like a salad for the rest of the day. ...
That splash gets me every time—no matter how careful I am, there’s always a little mist on the mirror or, worse, a stray dribble down the cabinet. I’v...
Haha, oatmeal seems to be one of those polarizing foods—either kids love it or they act like you're serving them wallpaper paste. My daughter had brac...
I've definitely seen that shifting happen with patients—it's actually pretty common. Teeth don't always move in a perfectly linear fashion, and someti...