Haha, the sock drawer—classic! I've heard so many mouthguard stories over the years, and honestly, they never get old. One patient of mine swore their...

Haha, totally relate to this! I've seen patients switch between methods a bunch—really, whatever keeps you consistent is golden. Braces are tough enou...

Totally agree—saltwater rinses can be surprisingly effective. I've seen plenty of patients hesitant at first, but once they give it a shot, they're us...

Cold applesauce was a lifesaver for my daughter too after her gum surgery. We tried smoothies first, but she complained they were too cold and sugary—...

Haha, I totally get this! I had a patient once who brought in her own little portable fan for oral surgery—said it reminded her of childhood summers a...

Spinach and sesame seeds are notorious, but wait till you encounter chia seeds—those tiny things wedge themselves everywhere. Had a patient once who j...

Yeah, sensitivity in nearby teeth is actually pretty common after a bone graft—I remember when I had mine done, I was convinced something else was wro...

Haha, your spaghetti and meatballs experiment made me smile. I've heard all kinds of blended food stories from my patients who've had jaw surgery, and...

We see this a lot at our practice, and honestly, it's pretty common for parents to stress about it. My own daughter was a stubborn thumb-sucker too—tr...

I've seen fluoride varnish do wonders for some patients, especially kids prone to cavities. But honestly, it's not a magic bullet—good brushing habits...

Totally relate to this. I've seen a lot of patients switch to water flossers and report similar improvements. Traditional flossing can sometimes be a ...

Definitely agree on the durability point. I've seen great results from both methods, but grafting has a longer track record for sure. Had a patient wh...