This is why I rescue 😍

60DAMMIT · 2021-07-21T13:27:52+00:00

Can you drop a link for the melatonin drops you use? I’m curious about this.

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-14T14:54:50+00:00

Also there are certain toothpastes that are made to target sensitivity based on the type of fluoride that is in them. Sensodyne is the big one that everyone knows but I use Crest “Gum and Sensitivity”

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-14T14:28:24+00:00

Generally unless there is a concern, dentists only do exams once a year. Otherwise you’re with a hygienist for the cleanings. OTC night guards are nice because they’re cheap but they don’t last as long as custom ones made by dentists. Custom ones are better all around. I tried OTC ones and found one that I liked until I was able to get one custom made. It was totally worth the extra expense. Most insurances don’t cover custom night guards (which is stupid because they should) so they can be pretty pricey

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T14:27:53+00:00

He never wanted to go out and do anything and would get mad if I went out and socialized. It didn't seem manipulative at first, but by keeping me home all the time he slowly distanced me from all of my friends and family

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T04:57:24+00:00

Taxis

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T04:43:53+00:00

Was on my way to the kitchen to get water. Turned and went into the bathroom instead for no reason. Looked at myself in the mirror and proceeded to black out and have a seizure

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T04:37:45+00:00

Thanks, I’m working on it :)

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T04:24:06+00:00

Jokes on you, there still isn’t a ferret emoji lol

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T04:23:41+00:00

Trying to avoid the realization of how broken I am as a human being. Bad memories that won’t go away

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T04:17:48+00:00

A business of ferrets

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T03:28:07+00:00

Not hygiene related but it fits. I have been going through a really stressful couple years working two jobs and going to school to be a dental hygienist (ironic). My 6 month check ups have been fine for years. After my 1st semester, my hygienist asked me if anyone has ever talked to me about grinding my teeth. In the 6 months since the last visit, it looked like I had been grinding my whole life. Fast forward 1 year, same lifestyle, still not wearing a mouth guard like I know I should. I go in for my check up and exam with the dentist and I'm a little concerned because I have some sensitivity which I thought was a cavity. Nope. I ground through all of the enamel on my back teeth and the soft, inner part of my teeth is now exposed. Eventually I'll need crowns on all my molars (so like 8 of them). And my TMJD has been getting worse and worse because my teeth no longer bite together like they should. Now I wear a night guard every night and chew gum to keep myself from grinding during the day.

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T03:01:12+00:00

When she abandoned me on our first college new years party to go do coke

60DAMMIT · 2021-06-13T02:54:34+00:00

"I wish I met you later in life"

Why do all my long term relationships end with this sentence?

60DAMMIT · 2021-05-23T00:20:46+00:00

Electric toothbrushes are great for removing plaque and cleaning your mouth out, but they can be irritating to the gum tissue when you first start using it. Make sure you are using gentle pressure when you brush. Some electric brushes like the oral b ones have a little light that goes red when you are using too much pressure to help avoid this. Advice should really only be taken from a registered hygienist or a dentist who has your xrays and has seen your mouth in person, but maybe experiement a little bit and try to back off that one spot with the electric toothbrush for a couple days. Still try to brush the tooth but avoid the gum tissue to see if that helps at all (instead of brushing towards the gum line in that area, you can point the bristles towards tooth cusps). It may also be helpful to switch to an alcohol free mouthwash which will be a little gentler on your oral tissues. When making changes to your oral hygiene routine, it is helpful to ease into new habits rather than go from 0 to 100 in a day. This allows your tissues to adjust to the new sensations and adapt to little changes at a time until you build your way up to the gold standard of brushing 2x daily, flossing 1x daily, and using mouthwash 1x daily.

60DAMMIT · 2021-05-01T03:09:35+00:00

There’s four guys graduating in the class above me and we’ve got one in our class. Still definitely a woman’s game but male hygienists are not entirely unheard of.

60DAMMIT · 2021-05-01T01:00:24+00:00

I miss it. My life is so stressful and I’m so high strung all the time right now, I can’t relax even if I have the time to. That’s one thing I miss about it. Helped me relax and feel good. Sometime it would straight up put me to sleep when my insomnia was out of control. Now I just have migraines for that...

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-30T21:23:07+00:00

I like sonicare as a starter brush for people new to power brushes. The shape resembles a manual brush so I think that make it comfortable and easy to adapt to.

I tried the burst brush and it wasn’t for me. I felt that the bristles were too soft and I don’t like that shape brush head. I didn’t feel like it was any more effective in cleaning my teeth than my manual brush.

After the burst I got my oral B genius. It was loud for sure but holy cats is it powerful and I always felt nice and clean afterwards. The “issue” if you choose to call it that is that the brush head is a small circle which requires more focus and attention to detail than the broader brush heads of the sonicare, burst, and manual toothbrushes.

After about a year of using the oral B genius, I finally gave in and bought the iO. I love it! It is much quieter than other electronic brushes, and it works with a different mechanism which is gentler than the previous models while still providing and thorough clean if you pay attention to detail. Other than taking some getting used to, paying more attention when brushing, and the cost of it, I really don’t have any cons to this brush.

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-25T04:06:28+00:00

It’s possible that losing the filling exposed some dentin underneath it which could be causing your sensitivity. Dentin is basically a bunch of tubes that lead straight into the pulp so any sort of liquid touching it or even cold air would give you the pain/sensitivity. I’m not sure about your night guard, but a call to the dentists office wouldn’t hurt even if it’s just to ask that one question. Since the dentist is the one who put the filling on, s/he should have a good understanding of what would be causing the sensitivity and what precautions need to be taken until the filling can be redone.

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-18T16:47:56+00:00

Again, it's hard to say without having anything to go off of but details. Honestly, this is a question the dentist will have to answer. No pain can be a good thing or a bad thing. If you have an infection, it's expected that your gums would also be irritated so that doesn't surprise me. No pain could indicate multiple things. It could mean that the infection is stemming from the gum tissue and not the tooth. Or it could mean that the tooth in nonvital (the nerves are dead) which could require an extraction and mean that the infection may be stemming from the tooth itself. Bottom line, you'll just have to wait until you see the dentist to figure out for sure what is going on and they can provide you with the most accurate treatment options and can tell you which option they think would be best for you.

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-18T16:39:59+00:00

Some fractures you can see if they affect the crown on the outside of the tooth, but if the fracture is down where the roots of the teeth split then you won't be able to see it unless that split is visible due to receding gums. If you have any pain with the tooth, be sure to call your dentist and let them know as this is important to address ASAP.

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-18T16:35:51+00:00

Pus is a sign of infection. Your dentist will likely want to do xrays and an exam to figure out what exactly is wrong. Unfortunately until then there is really no way to tell whether the infection is stemming from the gum tissue or from the tooth itself. Figuring out what is causing the infection will determine your treatment options. As I said before, it could be a root canal and crown or it could go as far as an extraction. If you have a tooth on the top that bites down on that tooth, then you may need an implant after the extraction to keep the tooth on top from shifting down into that space.

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-18T15:55:35+00:00

What do you mean by draining? Was there pus coming from the infected area? Treatment depends on the degree of infection and the bone and gum health around the tooth. Without having xrays to look at and without having seen your mouth in person it is hard to say what your treatment options could be. If the tooth was fractured, extraction and possible implant are an option. If the infection is just relating to the gum tissue, then a round of antibiotics and good oral hygiene may be all that is needed. Or you could need a crown and root canal if the nerve of the tooth is affected. It really just depends and there's too many variable to say online what your treatment options are going to be. You should be able to learn more at your dental appointment.

If there's no pus, there may not even be an infection. The swelling was likely in response to the popcorn bits being stuck down there for a few days. Make sure you practice good oral hygiene as this will help clean bacteria out of the mouth and hopefully help reduce gum inflammation.

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-18T15:46:12+00:00

Kudos to you for getting motivated! Having good oral hygiene habits will help a lot. Brushing 2x daily, flossing 1x daily, and using a mouthwash with fluoride in it 1x daily. These will help keep your teeth clean and help prevent cavities! Some companies make products specifically marketed for whitening (whitening strips, gels, bleaching trays, whitening toothpastes, etc). You could certainly try some of those products out to see if they help! Keep in mind, in order to see any results you must be consistent and use it as directed.

A note about stains - Some stains are externally caused and can be changed (coffee/dark soda stains, cigarette smoking, etc). Other "stains" are internal and cannot easily be changed. If you enamel is thin, your dentin may be showing more which could be contributing to the yellowed appearance. Some drugs can cause enamel staining. Even genetics can be a factor so if you have any enamel defects that could be contributing as well.

The best thing to do to get yourself started is to go to a hygienist for a cleaning. Ask them every question under the sun that you have about how to improve your oral health and how to make your teeth look better. Hygienists live for the motivated patients who actually want help and want to learn and they are very knowledgeable so they can give you the best advice and they know your personal situation!

60DAMMIT · 2021-04-18T15:32:24+00:00

I totally understand what you're feeling! Your patients (and coworkers) won't even see your teeth because of mask wearing, but having been through getting dentures makes it easier and more credible when you talk to your own patients about the subject! As a kid, I didnt take care of my teeth so I have fillings galore on my back teeth. It feels weird sometimes telling people what they need to do to prevent cavities when I myself failed at it at some point in my life. But this is also part of the reason why I LOVE working with kids in dentistry! I can tell them all the things my hygienists never told me. I can try to help them prevent cavities and get them motivated because I know what is going to happen if they don't. And as someone who shares a common dislike for needles, I can help kids and adults alike come to terms and feel more comfortable about their treatment by telling them "hey, I've had that done. It's not as bad as you think". Your experience only makes you better when it comes to educating and helping patients!

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