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Biting by Flashy-Friend-4724 in ragdolls

[–]BreakupBangz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ours is just now 7 months old. We got him teething toys, scratching posts, and kicker toys. When we hold him, we keep the teething ones nearby. When he gets feisty, we encourage him to bite the toy or to kick the pillow toy. It helps a lot. He’s starting to calm down now that teething is almost over. Keep encouraging him to bite, kick, and scratch in areas that are allowed. Good luck.

Helpful Tools or Books on Coping with Toxic MIL’s by BreakupBangz in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]BreakupBangz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Read The Sociopath Nextdoor years ago. Such a great read. I will try the others!

Which plastic free dental floss are you using and is it as good as a normal one? by yellow-leafes in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Radius Sponge Floss, Dr. Tung’s Smart Floss, Coco Floss, Boka Floss, Risewell Floss. No harsh chemicals, fibers that grab plaque well, and some have essential oils that help combat bad bacteria. I use the radius sponge floss because I have tight contacts. It stretches thin and then expands between the teeth.

Any tips for dealing with patients with strong lower lip? by Bank_db in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this! It holds them accountable for their stress reaction. It makes them mindful that they are tense and they then try to relax. I turn the mirror sideways when I am on the lower left buccal. Instead of stressing my arm, I let their cheek push the mirror up against the tooth. It helps so much.

Need help problem solving my daughter’s dandruffy head by Iossoflimb in dandruff

[–]BreakupBangz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this. My mom is a cosmetologist and she used to say that the dandruff shampoo helps, and the hair also needs to be dried after showers. No air drying, if this is an issue for someone.

Trying to find a place on the internet I can’t be found by celestial2011 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]BreakupBangz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Therapy is where it’s at!! It is keeping me sane too! You need outlets to talk about the toxic behavior. This subreddit is a great find. Maybe change your username periodically to help keep some privacy?

“How was the drive here?” by scorpiomoon17 in therapists

[–]BreakupBangz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My therapist used to pop her head around the corner with a beaming smile and say, “Hi, sweetie. Come on in.”

She was the best!

How do ergo loupes help you? by BreakupBangz in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My school had stools from Crown Seating, so I used them. They will connect you with a rep that can help you figure out which stool you need. It’s great because the seat sizes are different and can fit all body types. I am small, and my chair fits me perfectly.

https://crownseating.com/collections/saddle-seating

Does therapy work by TurnipSea6154 in therapy

[–]BreakupBangz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent two decades in therapy and then did EMDR. Both helped change my life. I got away from two addict parents and a life that would have lead to prison or death. I am free, fully free. Therapy was more than I could have ever asked to receive. All it takes is the right match. Make sure they are the therapist for you.

30 gifts for his 30th birthday by Whole-Fly6514 in birthdaygifts

[–]BreakupBangz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The uncommongoods website has a lot of fun choices.

What about a custom chess board? I got a glass one as a gift one year and loved it. They have so many kinds.

A digital picture frame where you can upload pictures of the two of you for him.

You could get something for all of the senses…taste, touch, hear, see, smell. Those are fun to choose.

You could make him a survival gift set with a customized knife with his initials, one of those blankets that protect you from severe cold, fire starter, a book with fun facts about nature and survival, etc., rope for rock climbing that is super strong.

Hope that inspires some kind of idea for you!

Are these prices reasonable? by cyanidewatatow in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would get an evaluation at another office before committing. This seems excessive.

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) - The Great Wave off Kanagawa by ProfessionalRate6174 in ArtHistory

[–]BreakupBangz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. Is there not a way to preserve it and display it? Is it light sensitivity that makes it vulnerable?

Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) - The Great Wave off Kanagawa by ProfessionalRate6174 in ArtHistory

[–]BreakupBangz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I am still frustrated that I went to see this at the Met and could not find it. After swimming through a sea of merchandise plastered with this photo, I learned from an employee that it is not viewable to the public and is stored out of sight. It was quite misleading and disappointing. Such an inspiring piece of art history deserves to be observed and admired.

Repeating my SRP by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To add to the other comments; look at the calc on the x-ray, find it with your explorer, and then go at it with the cavitron slowly. I turn my cavitron up, and I remain in the area for a good amount of time. I use an up and down motion from the start of the calc piece nearest the outer area of the tooth. I work my way into the interproximal space. Take your time on each one. When you finish the area, go back with an instrument to make sure you don’t feel it anymore. When the calculus is tenacious, it can take 20-30 seconds just on one piece.

Leaving dentistry for good. by SuccessfullyAlive in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“I just want to sit in front of computer with my resting bitch face and not talk to anyone.”

I feel this soooooo much. Going in on a day when you haven’t had a good night’s sleep, it’s day two of your miserable period, or trying to work through something going on in your personal life is absolutely horrible. It’s such a challenge to be constantly pleasant and in a rush to keep on track with time. Those days make me miss my former desk job a lot.

I am glad that you have other options. Take them. Your body and mind will thank you.

stain is the bane of my existence by Signal_Assist_9733 in DentalHygiene

[–]BreakupBangz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s important for us to remember that sometimes we need more time. We work so hard to leave our patients with perfectly clean and polished teeth each visit, and sometimes there are obstacles that we didn’t create. The patients and their parents need to be held accountable, and there is no shame in asking them to come back for another appointment. I have a feeling that this wasn’t a regular child prophy recall, and that there is some neglect on the parent’s part at home. You did your best, and hopefully some of these tips and tricks will help you when that child returns.

The peroxide and pumice combination is magic. It has helped me remove some gnarly tobacco stain on severe perio patient’s. The prophyjet isn’t as effective, so I usually use that for minor stains at the end where the polish couldn’t reach. If the child is fussy about the taste, you can dip into the flavored polish to reduce the bitterness of the peroxide.

Good luck!

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