Couldn't agree more. I remember back in dental school, we had a whole lecture dedicated to DIY dental disasters—some of those images still haunt me, l...
Totally agree—stress grinding can really chew through a guard faster than you'd think. Ever tried switching up the material? Some patients find thicke...
Funny you mention that—I haven't personally wrecked jewelry, but I've definitely seen patients who've scrubbed their teeth so aggressively with abrasi...
Haha, swishing water's definitely better than nothing, but I'm curious—how long are you waiting before brushing? The thing is, sugar softens your enam...
I've had patients come in after trying these DIY hacks, and trust me, it's never pretty. Sure, you might save a few bucks upfront, but the repair work...
Yeah, that's pretty common actually, and you're spot-on about the drugstore ones. They start off okay, but after a while, they can warp or just get an...
Totally with you on the stickers thing—it's hilarious how much kids love those things. I've seen kids go from meltdown mode to proud little champs jus...
Clove oil's legit, but did anyone else find the taste kinda overwhelming? Felt like I'd bitten into a holiday candle, lol. Ice packs were my jam, thou...
Did anyone else brave ice cream? Sounds great in theory, but trust me, brain freeze plus biopsy soreness is a combo you do NOT want to experience... S...
Haha, yeah, marketing teams really know how to reel in those kiddos with glittery unicorns and superheroes, don't they? You're spot on about fluoride—...
Haha, I totally get this! Do you have a go-to Netflix show for dental distractions? I've had patients request everything from true crime recaps (which...
Glad to hear the water flosser's making a difference for your kid—braces can be such a pain to keep clean. And yeah, they're awesome at blasting out f...
Yeah, mouth stuff heals at a snail's pace sometimes, it's like nature's cruel joke, lol. Saltwater rinses are honestly underrated—cheap and effective....
Haha, blended lasagna sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen. I once tried blending pizza—thought I was being clever, but nope, it was basically to...
Have you tried the charcoal toothpaste? Feels like brushing with sandpaper, right? 😅 Honestly, quick fixes rarely do the trick safely. Ever tr...