Funny how you mention phantom tooth pain—every time I hear someone talk about a bad dental story, I swear my own molars start throbbing in sympathy. O...
Heat always wins out for me too, especially after a tightening. I’ve seen folks swear by ice packs, but honestly, cold just makes my jaw lock up. Cham...
Popcorn is basically braces’ arch nemesis—had a patient once who swore off it entirely after a kernel got stuck for days. I’ll admit, water flossers d...
I totally get the urge to overanalyze even tiny purchases—I've spent way too long comparing floss brands before. About copper, I’ve seen some studies ...
That gritty feeling is exactly what worries me about the charcoal trend. I’ve seen so many patients come in convinced it’s the magic fix, but more oft...
You're definitely not alone in feeling that way. I've seen plenty of patients who prefer IV sedation exactly for that reason—sometimes a good nap afte...
Yeah, that's actually pretty common from what I've seen with patients. I had a graft myself a few years back, and even knowing what to expect professi...
Yeah, totally agree with this. Comfort really is key. Reminds me of a patient I had who was dead-set against electric brushes because she said they ti...
I totally get that feeling. When my son first got braces, it felt like every tiny ache or discomfort was magnified times a hundred. I remember one nig...
I've noticed similar results with my patients too. One older gentleman I see regularly was pretty resistant to any techy toothbrushes...until his daug...
Glad to hear the custom guard worked out for you! I've seen plenty of patients who've had similar experiences—initially dismissing grinding as minor, ...
Totally agree nitrous oxide can be underrated. I've seen plenty of patients surprised by how smoothly things went with just laughing gas. But everyone...
Haha, that description is spot-on. Reminds me of when I first got braces myself—I was convinced I'd never eat normally again. I remember trying to bit...
Totally get what you're saying about attitude making all the difference. I've seen this firsthand with a lot of kids who come into our practice. We do...
Haha, you're definitely not alone there. I've had plenty of patients sheepishly admit to redecorating their bathroom mirrors when they first switched ...