I totally get the urge to improvise when you’re desperate—believe me, I’ve seen folks get creative. But I’ll admit, the earplug trick makes me a bit n...
That’s spot on—teeth can really surprise you as kids grow. I’ve had families come in worried about a gap or a crooked tooth, and six months later, it’...
I hear you on picking your battles—sometimes you really do just have to let a few things slide for sanity’s sake. But I’ll admit, I’ve seen the “lesse...
That “cheese wire” description made me laugh—totally get what your son means. I’ve seen so many folks struggle with the classic floss, and honestly, t...
That “off” sensation is honestly one of the most common things I hear about crowns. I’ve had a few myself, and even after years, there’s still a tiny ...
Funny timing—just last week, a patient asked me almost the exact same thing about whitening strips versus baking soda. I’ll admit, I tried those strip...
Popcorn is just asking for trouble, honestly. I’ve seen so many folks come in with broken crowns or chipped teeth after a movie night—those sneaky ker...
I totally relate to that feeling of uncertainty. I've seen a lot of people go through braces or aligners, and honestly, the journey itself can shift y...
It's interesting about zirconia causing wear on opposing teeth—I hear that sometimes too. From my experience, though, it's often due to how polished t...
I totally get the zinger thing—had a patient once who described it as "mini lightning storms" in their teeth, haha. Fluoride definitely helps, but eve...
Glad you mentioned avocado! I've seen a lot of patients find relief with avocado smoothies after gum procedures—it’s creamy, nutritious, and doesn't i...
My dentist explained it similarly, but I do think teeth can shift a bit faster than we realize—especially if there's suddenly extra space. When I had ...
Alternating between heat and cold packs can definitely help ease that lingering discomfort. I've seen a lot of patients benefit from it, especially on...
Haha, trust me, you're not alone—I've had patients come in convinced a popcorn kernel was a chipped tooth. But honestly, better safe than sorry. Ever ...
Saltwater rinses really are underrated—I've seen patients get long-term relief from consistent use, not just temporary comfort. About table salt vs se...