Yeah, IV sedation can seem intimidating at first, but honestly, I've seen patients go from super anxious to totally relaxed in minutes. Had one patien...

Had a patient a while back with diabetes (also well-managed) who got implants without any issues. Sounds like you're already doing great keeping thing...

Couldn't agree more with this. When my mom had her implants removed, she initially thought she'd need all these fancy protein shakes and specialty sou...

Dental schools can be a decent option, like mentioned above. I've seen patients go that route when finances were tight—usually turns out fine, just ta...

Yeah, that's the tricky part. I've had patients swear by coconut oil pulling, and while it might help freshen breath or reduce minor inflammation, I h...

Totally relate to the toothpaste thing—had a patient once who swore her gums hated minty pastes. Switched to a milder flavor and boom, irritation gone...

Glad to hear it went well for both of you. It's funny, I've noticed that too—patients often come in visibly anxious, expecting the worst, and then aft...

Reading through everyone's experiences here, it really resonates with what I've seen in my own practice. Implants can genuinely change someone's daily...

Been there myself—those wipes can be a real wrestling match. I found switching to a soft silicone finger brush helped a ton. My kiddo thought it was f...

I've noticed that dentists often do explain the shaving part, but patients can be so focused on the end result, they don't fully absorb it. Had a pati...