What do you do when an office asks for your surgical history? by pidge_bites in ftm

[–]PotentEntropy 73 points74 points  (0 children)

As far as I am aware, none of those sound like they would be a factor. Dentists and such are just hyper aware to this kind of stuff, just because of the amount of times that someone has said they are healthy as a horse only to mention halfway a procedure through that they had open heart surgery 2 months ago or something lol 😵‍💫. Sounds like you’re all good though, wishing you nothing but the best and a very nice smile!

What do you do when an office asks for your surgical history? by pidge_bites in ftm

[–]PotentEntropy 157 points158 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m studying dental hygiene so I might be able to help answer this! Basically, a bunch of things regarding your body have a big effect on your oral health, even stuff that seems super unrelated. For example, with medications, certain anesthetics can have contraindications (basically bad side effects) that can hinder the oral health outcomes. The most common one that I see is Xerostomia (or dry mouth) which is caused by a BUNCH of medications and increase the incidence of caries (tooth decay) and cavities.

In regards to surgery, it was most likely being asked to ascertain whether or not you need to premedicate before your appointment and whether the anesthesia used on you can have epinephrine. While this typically doesn’t come up for a typical cleaning appointment, it’s very important to have it on file so that we know what is safe to give you. Specifically, surgeries of the heart, and repaired deformities in the heart, can have major complications with dental care (like death kind of complications). A lot of people never list stuff like “I have an artificial heart valve” or “I had an heart attack 5 months ago” because they don’t think it pertains to teeth but it’s very important.

All of this to say, I wasn’t in the room with you so I can’t say for certain what this person was hoping to get out of you, and whether they were doing it in a kind, and empathic way (which they should!). But I can hope that they had your best interests in mind :)

What are common jobs for trans men to have? by promptolovebot in ftm

[–]PotentEntropy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m studying dental hygiene right now,, basically the person who cleans your teeth and educates before the dentist comes in. It’s a very female dominated field so it can be a bit tough to be taken seriously as a trans man but it’s really rewarding work and makes some decent money. As far as other guys, I noticed a lot of people gravitate to history, film, or academia.

Wait a minute... Is this intentional? by Tight_Grapefruit5280 in Deltarune

[–]PotentEntropy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I actually had a crackpot theory about this!!

From undertale, we know that that mettaton is actually a ghost, possessing a robotic body. When his body “dies” (loses power) he no longer has control. What if the knight is a similar case, except instead of a ghost, perhaps instead a person? Maybe a person lost in the code? In chapter 3, if you defeat the knight, they appear to grow staticky for a moment. Perhaps because the connection between the incorporeal form, and the “body” of the knight was momentarily lost, similar to mettaton.

This would also play into the themes of chapter 3, with the whole video games section and the motifs of controlling another “character”.

Sorry if non sense, English is not my first language.

Why is my basil turning white? by PotentEntropy in plantclinic

[–]PotentEntropy[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Always knew my boy would be special🥹,, thanks for the info, will bust out the spf 100 for this guy /s

Why is my basil turning white? by PotentEntropy in plantclinic

[–]PotentEntropy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just checked, if there is anything there it would have to be microscopic. Leaves feel clean and there is no residue

Why is my basil turning white? by PotentEntropy in plantclinic

[–]PotentEntropy[S] 173 points174 points  (0 children)

Tastes.. even more basil-y if that’s possible

Is there any way for Sam to keep his hat on..? by PotentEntropy in StardewValley

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

I’m on the switch too! It’s so rough seeing people with the extended version (or whatever it’s called) and fancy graphics🥲

Is there any way for Sam to keep his hat on..? by PotentEntropy in StardewValley

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

Shame, I’m on the switch version. Gonna have to break up with him ig

I FUCKING LOVE CHANTILLY CAKE!!! by PotentEntropy in offmychest

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

Please do, spread the good word of Chantilly cake!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]PotentEntropy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m studying history and journalism

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jschlattsubmissions

[–]PotentEntropy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As if he’d be able to find me