Haha, reading this thread brings back memories of my first run-in with those cleaning tablets. I remember recommending them to patients for years with...
Haha, I totally get that monthly payment anxiety—seen it a lot with patients, and honestly, I've been there myself. When I got braces years ago, I wen...
That's a really good point about gentle stretches—I've seen patients benefit from that too, especially once the initial soreness eases up. Everyone's ...
Funny you mention taste changes—I’ve had patients who swore they'd never touch certain foods again after surgery, but a few months later, they're back...
Five days is pretty quick, but honestly, I've seen it happen! Everyone heals differently—I've had patients back to burgers within a week, while others...
Totally agree on bananas being a lifesaver—blended smoothies were my go-to too. Weirdly enough, I thought oatmeal would be perfect, but even that felt...
That's a good point—timing isn't everything. I've had patients who brush religiously right after eating and still get cavities, while others aren't as...
Totally get the anxiety—it's super common. Honestly, fillings usually aren't bad at all. Most people say the numbing shot is the worst part, and even ...
That's actually a really good point. I've seen this happen quite a bit—patients quit smoking or vaping, and suddenly they're noticing all kinds of wei...
Haha, that's exactly how it goes for most people. Even working in dentistry, I still get a little nervous when I'm the one in the chair. I remember on...
Our office usually recommends cold stuff too, especially smoothies. I've noticed patients who try smoothies first seem to have an easier time—probably...
I totally get the anxiety around fluoride—I see it a lot, actually. Your story reminded me of when I was a kid and my dentist gave me this bright pink...
Haha, your story totally brought back memories for me. I had a patient once who was traveling through Italy and had a similar mishap—only hers involve...
Yeah, it's definitely important to keep gums healthy, but honestly, tooth loss usually isn't something that sneaks up overnight. I've seen people who'...