When my son Alex was diagnosed with autism at age three, I had no idea the everyday challenges we’d face—especially when it came to dental care. That first dental appointment? Total disaster. Alex had a full-blown meltdown before we even made it to the chair, and I left feeling like the worst parent ever. After […]
The Day I Cancelled My Dental Appointment I’ll never forget sitting in my bathroom, staring at that positive pregnancy test, my mind racing with a million thoughts. Somewhere between “I need to call my mom” and “We’re going to need a bigger apartment” was the sudden realization: “I have a dental cleaning next week! Should […]
My Journey with Periodontal Pockets and Water Flossing Three years ago, I sat in my periodontist’s chair, completely deflated. Despite religious brushing and string flossing, my gum disease had progressed. “You have 5mm pockets in the lower molars,” he explained, pointing to the chart. “If they get any deeper, we’re talking surgery.” When he suggested […]