Ever had a patient really surprise you

I had a patient recently who came in for a routine cleaning and ended up revealing they had been using a new herbal toothpaste that’s not well-known. Surprisingly, it had done wonders for their gum health! Has anyone else experienced similar surprises that changed your approach to patient care?

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It’s funny how toothpaste can be a game changer — like finding out your favorite ice cream flavor is healthy — patients often surprise us with products that work wonders; I’ve had a few rave about charcoal toothpaste too. Have you noticed any trends in what patients are using lately, like that herbal one?

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