Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist

Too Many Ads and a Bad Script, but a Couple with Chemistry

Sweet Tooth Good Dentist has a lot of problems. The script is weak, the characters are uninteresting, and the constant product placement is incredibly annoying. The ads are inserted in such an obvious and forced way that they completely disrupt the flow of the story.

It's surprising (and disappointing) that this story comes from such a well-known nóvel writer — the same one behind 2gether. I expected much more. The plot goes nowhere: it's a repetitive cycle of going to the dentist, coming back from the dentist, over and over again, without any real development. There's a small conflict involving Jimmy’s character that shows some potential, but it quickly gets lost in the overall dullness.

The supporting characters don't add much; they're generic and forgettable. However, the main couple is the highlight of the series. They have great chemistry and deliver solid performances, even with such a limited script. You can tell they gave it their all, and they definitely deserve another series — with a better story.

In the end, Sweet Tooth Good Dentist is slow, repetitive, and poorly written. The cast's effort wasn’t enough to save a series that fails at the most basic task: telling a good story.

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This was not it

I feel like this series had so much potential, but it just kept missing the mark (no pun intended).

I don’t know why, but for some reason, Mark and Ohm just do not vibe for me. It makes no sense - both are good actors, they get along great, but I felt like that chemistry we normally see in onscreen couples wasn’t there. Mark can literally have chemistry with a brick wall, so I have no idea what happened here. I don’t know if it was them, the writing, the story itself…it just didn’t feel right at all. (I will admit that Ohm’s crying needs a lot more practice. Yikes.)

The writing was rather bland, too, I’m sad to say. It was really predictable, and I felt like I was pushing myself to keep watching?

At one point, I almost dropped the series because of the plot line around Sant’s mother. I’m sorry, but I get so pissed off with the whole “forgive your parent” line. The woman:
- agreed to leave her son behind for a new life
- abandoned him in a dentist, which caused a lifelong fear of dentists and abandonment for him. Let’s not forget that the dentist was most likely a stranger, which makes it worse.
- Left her elderly parents to care for her son.
Now, I don’t care if she was always planning on coming back for him - she left him without a word, in a dentist in what was most likely an unsafe neighbourhood for a small boy to be alone. The fact the show had everyone trying to make Sant forgive her just angered me so much. Yeah, she got screwed and ended up in a poorly paying job; boo-fucking-hoo. Oh, you watch his Lives all the time - and? You made the decision to abandon your family for a better life for yourself. (I got really tilted about this, to the point where I had to take a break halfway through the episode because I was so angry at the writers.) Also, the grandma using her health condition as a way to coerce Sant into forgiving his mother…naw. The absolute rage I felt.

I feel bad for the cast, especially since Mark addressed the lukewarm reception this series had. It sucks because he is such a fantastic actor, but this show was just so lacking. If I’m honest, I think I only kept up with it out of loyalty to Mark (and Khaotung XD must watch everything he’s in, even if it’s only a cameo).

The last episode was confusing. The time skipping, then Sang saying his grandparents wanted him to stay - they didn’t, he just overheard them saying they couldn’t do it anymore. And then his mother showing up and being all loving and wanting to take responsibility and help out; that REALLY pissed me off. (I legit spent half an hour ranting to my own mother about this character 🤣 I hate this writing so much.)

Overall, this show did have potential but it fell flat on its face. When I found out MarkOhm have been made an official pairing I was actually really gutted because I feel like Mark deserves a lot more. No offence to Ohm, he’s a young actor and still newish, and I’m hoping this series is a fluke and just bad writing, but this pairing did not hit at all. I’m hoping their next venture together will be much more enjoyable.

(I wanted to put half a star for rewatch value, but MDL won’t let me 🤨)

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Sorry I can’t bring myself to ship the main leads :(

Mark has demonstrated multiple times that he can create magic with literally anyone he acts with – no matter the gender. So why did the chemistry fall so flat in this series?

The story seems fine conceptually. A patient has to overcome his fear of dentists to receive treatment for a toothache, and ends up developing a long-term relationship with his dentist. But something about this show just didn’t sit right with me.

Maybe it was the storytelling, or maybe it was the utter lack of chemistry. There’s also the matter of a love triangle with Jimmy (!!) coming into the fold. Not to mention, Jimmy and Ohm have zero chemistry as well, so it was completely unbelievable.

There was nothing to keep me hooked to the series – the story was largely dull and there was nothing meaningful happening. The love triangle was ridiculous. And the chemistry between Mark and Ohm was practically non-existent in this series, perhaps because their characters seemed so childish all the time.

Was it a casting problem? A storyline problem? A screenwriting problem? Perhaps a little of each.

Would I be willing to give Mark and Ohm another chance? Yes. I believe in their abilities. But Sweet Tooth Good Dentist did absolutely nothing for them.

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This Sweet Tooth Needs Some Filling...

THINGS I LOVE!!!!

The Cast, Characters and Chemistry:
I love me some View, Poon, and Jimmy, and honestly, they nailed their roles. Each scene felt good because of their sincerity thanks to them.
But the stars of this series, Mark and Ohm?! Their on‑screen chemistry was otherworldly. Episodes 11 and 12 alone felt like a fever dream; have you seen those kissing scenes? It was sizzling yet so sweet, it literally was tooth-aching, cheek-blushing kind of fluff. That kind of spark felt too precious to waste—and this series was made for that, unfortunately.
The anticipated time‑skip, although it felt lazy and rushed, they pieced it together quite well and I liked it along with a “close‑to‑perfection” finale.
Classic Rom-Com Charm:
The show opens with a caricatured, rom-com style in overdrive and honestly, I lived for it. This is the kind of template that most rom-com series have been following—which made me smile mainly because of two things; it was seriously fluffy and funny or it was full of silly antics and nonsensical banter that I can't help but chuckle. Although, it can be cringey at times, it doesn't bother me as much.
Character portrayals and personalities are delightfully quirky; they bring flavor even when the plot flounders.
Cinematography & Setting:
The opening episodes did well in pacing, scene composition, and editing—it’s classic GMMTV rom-com territory done right.
The countryside aesthetic is nice, cozy and nostalgic. Have we seen this on other series before? Yes, but when used sparingly, it adds warm, airy space from the usual angst and plot-heavy set‑ups which this series needed.
Soundtrack:
The music isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s upbeat and poppy, which gives that teenage‑love‑feels which was enough to lighten up the mood. Also, Ohm sung that "Make Me Smile" song?! I needed to confirm it beforehand because I wasn't that sure, he sounded nice.

THINGS THAT COULD'VE BEEN BETTER:
Over‑the‑Top & Filler Scenes:
Despite the sizzling chemistry, wonderful cast lineup and good character portrayals, some scenes feel niche, tacky or exaggerated.
The entirety of that "who liked who first" thing was dragged on and on, not only they really stretched out this narrative but also some scenes doesn't sit well with me. Like how Sant feeds off to the kindness Jway has been showing and still finds a way to be kind of a jerk.
Character Arcs Falling Flat:
Sant promises Jway all of many things only to be left in the mud, and poor Jway just smiles and shakes it off, not expressing any bit of frustration nor talking it out with Sant, which came out as a forced positivity rather than authentic understanding which doesn't emotionally resonate with me.
Jway’s backstory has real emotional weight but isn’t handled with the taste and nuance it deserves. Honestly, could've made it all work—if this series isn't so plot heavy. There's a right balance between fluff, comedy, substance and story that could pull it off beautifully.
Underdeveloped Side Stories:
As much as I love View and Mim, the Yada–Baipor arc doesn’t leave an impression. Mainly because it added no substance nor narrative to the series itself. Also, Gugg’s romantic side‑quest felt like filler. Don't get me wrong, Gugg and View did engage in some meaningful conversations to each other and with the main characters, but those arc just falters because of the writing.
Inconsistencies in Editorial Precision:
It started fine as I said earlier, clean editing and crisp pacing. Somewhere along the way, editing becomes sloppy with patchy cuts—which is a recipe for inconsistent, incoherent and hard to follow scenes.

WHAT RUBS ME THE WRONG WAY:
The major issue here isn't the actors themselves, but because of how some of the scenes were written. The writing around Sant’s reconciliation with his mother feels hollow—she does nothing but look pitiful, while others gaslight Sant. I didn't even feel that his mother does any steps to reconcile or even approach his son. Instead of genuine empathy, it felt like emotional manipulation. What makes it even more infuriating is his grandmother, she seizes a time of vulnerability to make his grandson do as she says.
The ultimate pain here is that the dialogue was all over the place: too vague, too ambiguous. The viewers were also bombarded with arc after arc, but no real substance. The clarity was diminished as the series goes on, and a lot of emotional resonance gets lost in the clutter. Character motivations become fuzzy, and the viewer ends up more confused than moved.

OVERALL:
Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist is a sweet, silly, wholesome series—elevated by adorable antics and MarkOhm’s sweet chemistry—but constrained by a messy plot and murky writing. It brought plenty of laughs and blushes, but also felt rough around the edges—sometimes even clipping the cast’s full potential.
If you love cute, lighthearted BL with a healthy dose of rom-com flair, this will likely be your cup of tea. But I can’t help wishing it had leaned a bit more into clarity, refinement, and emotional depth—so its delightful sparks wouldn’t be dimmed by sloppy storytelling and showcase the full potential of its great actors.

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AVG STORYLINE BUT GOOD ACTORS !!

To be honest, im dissatisfied with the reviews out here . In my opinion it was a great drama . Both Mark and ohm did really good . Im actually far disappointed by the audience. Actually im not really a fan of Fluffy or cute storyline . In my opinion the problem was the story itselfand not the acting .I Genuinely enjoyed it throughout and it was good . And i kinda laughed a lot cuz it had funny moments . I DONT AGREE WITH THE BAD REVIEWS AT ALL . MARK AND OHM DID AN AMAZING JOB , AND IM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD FOR MORE FROM THEM . AND THE WHOLE CAST DID AN AMAZING JOB . THANK YOU GUYS !!

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Sweet Acting Hindered by a Script Cavity

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

Overall, this was a very cute series. The script was not great at times, but at least it was entertaining. It did a good job with setting up the premise and introducing all of the characters. The main problem is the quality of the script was not consistent. It started off very enjoyable, but then episode 4 – 6 became frustrating. Then the enjoyable factor came back by episode 7. Unfortunately, some of this was lost with episode 9 because the script and editing was a mess. There were random unneeded scenes that didn’t really make sense mixed in with scenes that introduce key facts about Jay. Because of this, those scenes lost some of its emotional impact. Although emotional, episode 10 regain a good quality. However, the quality suffers again in episode 11 because it was very rushed. Another weak aspect of the script for me was the storyline involving Kak and Yada. For a random positive aspect, they did a great job using different screen formats to establish the flashback scenes involving Jay and Sant first day they met. I also like the use of cinematography with the scenes in episode 10.

Personally, I thought the cast did a great job. They did their best to make this work. There is only so much an actor can do with a poorly constructed script. Another factor that needs to be considered is the director’s choices. I think views forget that actors don’t always have much freedom with creating their characters. Ultimately, they have to follow the director’s view of how they want the characters to be portrayed.

Random Notes:

The guest spot with Sea Tawinan was cutie.

This is just a theory, but I think the quality of episode 9 and 11 suffered because they decided to eliminate episode 12. This would explain the odd editing choices which made each episode seem rushed by throwing a lot of information at the viewers. There was also a lot of things that was introduced in the last episode that didn’t make sense.

I don’t know if this was just a bad translation or a cultural difference, but the term tomboy has a different meaning in the U.S. This usually just refers to an individual that tends to express themselves with masculine character traits, not someone’s sexual orientation.

******Potential Spoiler Alert******

I was already annoyed with the “I’m not going to say it first” back and forth between Jay and Sant when they had to add the stupid love triangle in episode 5. This just added another level of frustration, but thankfully this did not last long. I understand this was probably in the novel, but not everything in the novel needs to be in the series too.

I just could not get into the storyline between Kak and Yada. I like the characters separately, but not together. this also felt like it was used as a time filler. I winded up skip all the scenes involving them.

I actually didn’t mind the 3-year time jump because it made sense. What I didn’t like is they didn’t explain some things. Why did it take Sant longer to graduate and when did Kak get involved with music or have a band. I must have missed something.

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Feel Good Drama With A Side Of Toothache

I saw a bunch of negative comments about Sweet Tooth, Good Dentist, but honestly, I didn’t pay much attention to them. I’ve always had a soft spot for rom-coms, so I gave it a try, and actually it's not bad and really liked the first episode.

STGD is super cute, lighthearted, and funny. It’s definitely one of those comfort series you can turn to when you're feeling down. The cinematography and color grading are also really charming.

Even though it’s mostly a rom-com, there’s a bit of drama mixed in, especially with Sant’s and Jway's sad backstory, which adds some emotional depth.

Now let’s talk about Mark and Ohm, their chemistry is off the charts. I could really see the connection between them. I know people say the series isn’t doing well, but I truly hope this pairing gets another chance. You can tell they gave it their all. I’ve seen Mark in supporting roles before and he always stands out, he’s a really talented actor. Same goes for Ohm.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the series, but I think they both deserve better writing. Still, Mark’s acting—especially in the jealousy scenes, is so good. The way he expresses emotions with his eyes, movements, and expressions says everything without overdoing it. Ohm nailed his role too. None of the acting felt cringey at all, and the pacing kept things from ever getting boring.

I know some viewers didn’t love Captain’s appearance in the later episodes, or how Sant kept pushing Jway away, but I actually didn’t mind it. The conflict added a bit of spice and made things feel more realistic. Jway finding little excuses just to be near Sant? Adorable.

I was laughing from start to finish. Sure, there’s a plot hole here and there, but it didn’t really bother me. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed STGD and I’d happily recommend it to anyone who just wants a feel-good, funny, and sweet series to unwind with.

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Nonsense

The only Good thing about this series is the great chemistry between the leads ans that's what kept me watching up yp halfway trhough episode 9 I really wanted to push through and finish it, but I just can't anymore I grew bored and tired of nothing actually happening. A total waste of talent, Mark has got to be one of the best if not the best actor currently working on GMMTV and it pains me to see that when they finally gave him the chance to lead a series they stuck him with this crappy script.

Mark and Ohm have realy good chemistry and I am sure they did the best they could with what they got, but wow this mess of a story s so bad that I actually got ecxited when Jimmy showed up despite hating love triangles. the bickering between Jimmy and Mark was really funny but even that went nowhere. Sant's mom sucks and shouldn't have been forgiven that easily. I can't say for sure because I just can't make myself anymore of this but I think one could watch the first episode skip to the last and not miss much of the story.

I hope to see this pair again in something with actual substance they deserve redemption.

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Good actors can't save a poor production

I was really looking forward to this series. I know both Ohm and Mark from their previous work, and them both gave out flawless acting - this time was no different. Mark's eyes delivered all the complexity of his character, Ohm's crying scene got me sobbing. They both gave their all and it shows - too bad actors can't save a poor production.
Since episode one, you can say the script is nonsensical. You witness to poor dialogues, music and sounds effect being LOUDER than characters' lines (this becomes unbearable during phone calls - those are just cringey). After episode two, you see characters having trauma - HORRIBLE trauma - and getting close over little moments. There's no progression - their relationship changes from the day to the night. Their traumas are bad, but instead of giving great resolutions to them, they resolve them just in an episode or two. There's NOTHING realistic or morally pleasing in that. The script is just THAT bad. And sadly side-characters are just as bad.
It's a pity. A real shame. Saint started off being cute, savage, enjoyable - the perfect character for Ohm. And Mark's comedy time is perfect, exhilarating even for foreigner audience.
It's everything else. The script, the sounds, the lines, the plot itself. I'm gonna finish watching this, but GMMTV needs to improve production. Actors alone cannot save a series.

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markohm debut series!

to be honest, i didnt expect much going into this series since its a debut series, but it definitely exceeded my expectations of it, and i didnt know it would end up becoming my comfort show!

i've been liking markohm since last twilight (in the ghost ship days), and when i saw this series in gmmtv 2025 i was definitely excited to say the least. now that it's finally ended, i can say that it is definitely an emotional series - many ups and downs. you could probably catch me laughing or crying while watching the series, and the way the relationship between jway and sant evolves heals parts of me i didn't even know needed healing.

to be honest, this series received alot of criticism and feedback, but in my honest opinion i'm happy to have come this far with the series, and its definitely a must watch on my list. thank you to markohm for portraying jwaysant's relationship so well, and for always doing the best you can in this series!

and lastly, congrats on the ship debut series! i cannot wait to see more of markohm in the future!! <3

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