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 […]
How Chemotherapy Changed My Sister’s Dental Needs When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, I never expected her dental care would become one of our biggest daily challenges. The chemotherapy drugs wreaked havoc on her mouth – extreme dryness, sensitive gums, and a constant metallic taste that made her absolutely miserable. […]