Funny how everyone has their own comfort foods after dental work. Scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for me too, but I had a patient once who swore by sl...

I've heard similar stories from patients before. One gentleman told me he got flagged because of the metal framework in his partial denture, and he en...

Yeah, totally agree with this. My dentist mentioned something similar a while back—she said harder cheeses have a texture that naturally helps scrub a...

Honestly, it's pretty common to feel overwhelmed at first—there's a ton of marketing hype around electric brushes. When I first switched, I went all-i...

Raspberry seeds are definitely sneaky little things. I've had patients tell me similar stories about strawberries too—those tiny seeds just love hidin...

Those tiny cavities between teeth really are tricky little things. I've seen plenty of patients who brush and floss religiously, thinking they're doin...

I remember when my gums started acting up a while back, floss picks were a lifesaver. Regular floss just felt too harsh at the time. Also switched to ...

I've noticed this question pop up a lot, and honestly, it's understandable. Dentists often vary in their approach based on how conservative or proacti...

I totally get why you're feeling frustrated. Teeth shifting after braces is actually pretty common, even though it can feel like a huge setback. I've ...

That's pretty spot-on. Ice is usually the go-to for the first 24-48 hours because it helps reduce initial swelling and inflammation. After that, heat ...

Switching mid-treatment can definitely work out fine, but it really depends on your specific case. I've seen patients do it smoothly, like mentioned a...

Haha, kids are way sharper than we give them credit for sometimes. My daughter rolled with the sugar monster story at first, but then she started aski...

Your friend wasn't exaggerating about the lip balm—definitely bring some. I've seen plenty of patients who wished they'd known that beforehand. Your l...