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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.
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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