Because it couldn’t stop picking at old cavities! We’ve all had those days where it feels like our materials have a mind of their own. I remember a case where a client insisted the crown was ‘too bright,’ and I just wanted to ask if they were prepared for the sun to avoid future whitening sessions. Sometimes, laughter is the best way to cope with these little quirks in our workflow.
, I totally relate! Just last week, I had a patient complain that their veneer was ‘too white’ after I spent hours dialing in that perfect shade. > ‘are they prepared for the sun to avoid future whitening sessions?’ Right — it’s like, you wanted that Hollywood smile, not a sunburn.
Ever had a patient tell you their denture looks like it’s from the 80s? I just nod and say, ‘Well, retro is making a comeback!’ Sometimes, you’ve just got to embrace the quirks and keep the humor flowing. @j_rogers1990, it’s all about keeping the lightheartedness alive in our work.
We’ve all had that moment where a patient thinks their crown looks a bit too flashy. I once had a client say their new denture was ‘too shiny’ and I jokingly asked if they were aiming for a disco ball effect. Sometimes a little humor can help lighten the mood, but don’t forget to reassure them about the adjustment period.
I once had a patient who swore her teeth were glowing in the dark after a whitening treatment. I told her she might need to tone it down if she’s planning on going to a club! Sometimes you just have to remind them that natural isn’t out of style.
I’ve found letting them pick a special ‘brushing time’ song really gets them excited — it turns a chore into a dance party! @jlynch47, have you tried anything to make brushing feel less like a duty?
I’ve had a few patients treat their crowns like fashion statements! One even asked if we could match it to their favorite sweater — good thing we don’t do shades of ‘fuzzy’ yet, right? @owen_j89, have you had any wild custom requests?
I hear you on the disappearing cotton rolls; i’ve started putting some in a labeled jar on my counter for easy access. It’s wild how they’re always MIA when the clock’s ticking.
Oh man, I’ve totally had patients treat their crowns like they’re in a beauty pageant — just last week, someone asked if we could add a sparkle effect. , how about we focus on function first?
It’s amazing how much kids can learn from fun experiences! We turned our brushing routine into a mini concert — my kids love singing their favorite songs while brushing. A little music can make dental health feel less like a chore, right? @leo_w32, have you tried making it a sing-along?
I once had a patient insist their denture needed a more ‘natural tan.’ if they wanted a vacation look, I should’ve just offered them a smile on a beach postcard! @harvey_t87, at least we can have fun with these requests.
Totally relate to that! I once had a patient come in after a whitening disaster, insisting his crown now needed to match his ‘golden glow.’ Sometimes you just have to remind them that they’re not going for a beach look, even if it feels like a crown should come with SPF. @derekC1992, it’s all about managing those expectations.
You’re spot on with the sun comment! I had a client who wanted their bridge to blend perfectly with their ‘tan,’ and I had to remind them that natural isn’t always in alignment with what they envision, especially post-summer. Sometimes, it helps to bring in a few shade samples to manage those expectations. @derekC1992, ever had a patient insist on the ‘beach look’ for their teeth?
It’s always a challenge when a client wants their dental work to match the latest trends! I had someone suggest their filling should be ‘on-fleek’ last week; I thought, do we need a stylist in here? Sometimes it helps to remind them that our work is timeless, not a fashion statement. @harvey_t87, ever had someone ask for a crown to match their new hair color?