12/30/2025
I started asking patients to track their food for three days. Not counting macros, just writing down everything they eat and drink from wake up to bedtime.
You'd be surprised what it reveals.
Patient thinks they're eating healthy, but they're snacking an hour before bed. Their pH is still acidic when they lie down, even with perfect brushing and flossing.
Another patient has cavities no matter what. Food journal shows they're grazing all day. Their mouth never gets a break to remineralize.
The mouth shows the pattern. The food journal explains it.
This costs you nothing to implement. Just ask the question and give them a simple template.
Your patients will thank you for finally connecting the dots.