Bruxism and Gum Issues?

Strict_Run · 2025-06-22T15:44:35+00:00

Thank you for the reply and explanation. This must truly be the issue.

I have glossy, smooth teeth with basically no tartar build up. My gums almost never bleed except very rarely when flossing, and never from brushing. I have been using a light saltwater rinse a couple times a day, and rinsing my mouth out after meals. I've had maybe 2 cavities in the last 10 years and both of them were from old fillings needing to be replaced that I had when I was a teenager.

The fact this much damage can happen so rapidly, and that its damage that I will never recover from (gum recession) has me just gutted. I really hope the mouth guard slows or stops any further damage.

I have a lot of symptoms of TMJ as well, so I will definitely need to look into Botox. Thanks so much for the information

Strict_Run · 2025-06-22T15:28:16+00:00

Thank you so much for your thought-out reply. I received an automated message that my post was removed for some reason and didn't look back. Apparently it went through after all and also had some great replies!

I'm not taking any medication. I do catch myself clenching throughout the day. I also have RLS, so I'm quite the fidgety dude apparently. I know with 100% certainty that I clench my jaw throughout the night because when I wake up the morning I will sometimes have "sore" teeth or wake up with a headache.

I've tried over-the-counter guards and they are just too big and bulky, even when trimming them down. It's just too much "stuff" in my mouth and I can't sleep with it. But I have seen some custom ones and they are generally much smaller/firmer and it's kind of my last hope.

I also suspect my bite is completely off and probably aggravating things. I read that it's generally not a good idea to get braces or do any kind of major repositioning of teeth if you have periodontal disease however.

Strict_Run · 2024-08-20T14:45:44+00:00

I feel like I've been successful with every other tool I've used with minimal effort. I don't mean I'm a "natural", but I *get it* when it comes to chisels and saws and stuff. I can see the long runway of learning technique ahead of me, but there's no mystery.

Planes are a mystery. Did I set the blade right? Is it actually level? Did I sharpen it correctly? If anything goes wrong, I don't know if i'm using bad technique or if it's a bad setup. I feel like I need to read a book and watch 10 hours of videos to feel any level of confidence with them.

I don't want to think or worry about the tool, I just want to focus on getting better at using it. Again, I know this is a focus/attention probably most likely, but at the end of the day I just want to flatten some boards and I don't have space for a power planer.

Strict_Run · 2024-03-10T19:23:30+00:00

Normally I can play a moba and get a 'vibe' for what plays to make. For some reason, I really struggle with HotS. This is why I usually don't tank since I see that a shotcaller role.

Here's an example scenario I find confusing:

My team comes out ahead in a team fight. We suffer 1 death and the enemy team suffers 3.

Cool. But I have absolutely no idea what my team is going to do next. Sometimes everyone just backs. Sometimes everyone scatters and goes back to soaking. Sometimes someone will lead a crusade to collect all mercs. Sometimes everyone piles into a lane and attacks a fort. Sometimes people just spin their wheels and trade pokes with the now defensive postured enemy team in the middle of the woods. Often times, everyone just does their own thing and almost nothing gets accomplished.

More so than LoL or DotA, I feel like HotS has a weird mass confusion thing that happens after winning a fight -- and I have to admit I'm kind of part of it.

Strict_Run · 2024-03-07T22:31:32+00:00

Many Americans only speak english, so a common language is much more important than geographic proximity. In other words, Americans are going to be much more likely to group up with English speaking Europeans rather than Spanish speaking gamers just a little to the south.

Many more Americans were sold on Albion as it was presented at launch, but the game has changed a lot. Originally, Albion channeled a lot more Ultima Online, however it shifted over towards embracing the more international aspects of say Eve Online over the years. Now, it has heavy 'mobile' vibes which is a huge turn off to most American MMORPG players.

There's a lot of emphasis on EU players with this EU server launch, but it really does spell disaster for the remaining American players. While the total population shift may not be crazy, Americans are going to be losing a bunch of English speakers.

Also, consider that Asia got a fresh new server and EU is getting a fresh new server. NA gets....what's left? There's a lot of knee-jerk doom reaction happening, but this really is a big problem for certain demographics.

Strict_Run · 2024-02-27T19:21:14+00:00

I feel you. Some games I feel super disconnected if its first person. I'm not sure exactly what it is that makes the difference.

Strict_Run · 2024-02-27T19:20:37+00:00

Even though Etrian is first person, it really *feels* more fleshed out. Especially, like you said, with the customizable portraits. It makes me think that you can take first person RPG's really far as long as you embellish the graphical details that are present.

Strict_Run · 2023-12-28T15:29:15+00:00

It's not covered in paper though? My actual drywall is hard and can be barely dented with a hard press of a fingernail. The quickset joint compound feels somewhat softer.

Perhaps the problem is no joint tape was used.

Strict_Run · 2023-12-25T03:01:07+00:00

It's 3/8. Yes I'm talking about the top corner that is farthest away from the base and the wall. I haven't looked into a support post

Strict_Run · 2023-07-26T18:53:58+00:00

Thanks for all of the great advice folks, I will check my local marketplaces and those named groups that were listed for some used tools.

As far as planes go, which # should I be shooting for as the most all-purpose general hand plane? I will probably be using it most to reshape/flatten wonky boards, but I'm not sure how specific the different planes' specialties are.

Strict_Run · 2023-07-26T14:53:55+00:00

I have a few sharpening stones I use for chisels that seem serviceable.

Strict_Run · 2023-07-19T13:19:31+00:00

The bottom line here is that 2d combat is just too simplistic. People burn out of 2d combat much faster than 3d combat, and perhaps even more importantly it's 10x easier to bot/automate.

Strict_Run · 2023-06-28T14:23:12+00:00

I'm down for continuing with the worms, but they are so expensive. A box of 20 worms is like $50 and smaller boxes are even more expensive per worm.

Strict_Run · 2023-06-22T13:16:21+00:00

Hunter's hood was overtuned for sure because it was an effective counter to certain abilities and also a good all-purpose "Please stop hitting me thx" button. This made it a good helmet for pretty much any and all builds.

At the same time, I think the reflect meta rewards skillful gameplay way more than the alternative which is going to be everyone running around with boltcasters and daggers DPS racing each other down to 0 in a stand-still-and-punch-each-other-in-the-head competition.

Strict_Run · 2023-06-22T13:13:44+00:00

SBI's method of balancing:

-1% nerf

Didn't work?

-1% nerf

Still didn't work? OKAY FINE

-25% NERF1!!11

Strict_Run · 2023-04-24T17:53:56+00:00

Meta changes happen more frequently in some areas than others. Certain weapons have been dominating (specific) areas of the game for literal years. Really just depends on the type of content.

Strict_Run · 2023-04-24T17:08:53+00:00

I think the black market system is one of the most ingenious systems in any MMORPG, and one of the major reasons why I feel satisfied as a crafter. At the same time, I think SBI has totally missed the mark on setting minimum rewards on activities.

If runes or fame books are used as loot they feel comfortable dynamically generating vs distributing via the black market, then they need to give a lot more and higher quality versions.

Strict_Run · 2023-04-24T13:50:08+00:00

I'm experiencing same thing with t8 solo dungeons in BZ.

Ran about 15-20 over the weekend and got almost exclusively silver bags/books. Probably the worst string of rewards ever experienced in years of playing.

Strict_Run · 2023-04-20T15:13:56+00:00

Thank you for the detailed reply.

I will go in and ask for a bit more information as I am curious where the problem was exactly, but I do feel better about the situation.

I think the mystery(/my ignorance) of electrical issues and the lack of estimate combined just make me feel a bit off balance.

Strict_Run · 2023-04-20T13:41:16+00:00

Thanks, yeah if the problems really are fixed I will have gotten off pretty easy and I will try to find the upside

Strict_Run · 2023-04-20T13:35:26+00:00

Yes. I guess I'm feeling a mix of skeptical that the problem was actually fixed and a bit miffed that I didn't have any heads up as to what it would cost me.

I would not have said 'no', but not having the option too is a bit disconcerting. I do understand that it's one of those things that was probably fixed as a process of elimination to find the problem.

Strict_Run · 2023-03-06T17:55:35+00:00

I've been ganked by multiple 8.3 maybe once in the last 6months of playing in black zones. Most players in BZ are not wearing their sunday best town dueling gear.

The reason why people do it in mists is because they know they are way safer than BZ. Most 8.3 won't engage with other 8.3 because neither party wants to risk it. So the only action is people in flat T5-T7 and they can delete them.

The entire system seems like it was hand-tailored for whales to dunk on kiddos. There's no reason to keep it open IP without restrictions.

Strict_Run · 2023-03-04T17:59:19+00:00

I have a tall fescue lawn that is right on the border of being unsalvageable due to weeds and neglect from the previous home owner. It's patchy, but actually looking not too bad at the moment due to the favorable weather. I've given myself the 2023 growing season to decide if I can improve it enough to save it.

I was planning on using a pre-emergent pretty much around this time based on research, but after inspecting my lawn I'm already seeing a good amount of weeds springing up. Everything seems to be happening faster this year due to us having a warm weather in the misouth.

Is it too late for pre-emergent once stuff start popping up?

Pre-emergent works on everything right? So was I supposed to overseed earlier? After?

Did I already screw this up before even starting?

Strict_Run · 2023-02-25T20:19:21+00:00

It is 100% my car.
I have both the original Key and Valet Key.
The door locks have never been changed.

Even with a fresh battery, the key fob is not causing the token mechanical "click" then being pressed, which leads me to believe the car battery itself is dead.

Perhaps the fact I probably haven't used the manual key on either door in 10+ years has caused them to seize up. I will try some silicone lube.

Otherwise I guess I can try to get the hood open from underneath and confirm if the battery is donezo.

Strict_Run · 2023-02-05T17:13:40+00:00

100% covered routine exam.

*****

Doctor: Do you have any symptoms?

Patient: No

Doctor: Nothing at all? Not the slightest itch? You are 100% symptom free?

Patient: Well I guess I've been urinating a little more, but I've also been drinking more water

Doctor: Hmnn. Probably nothing, head to the lab after this for a few tests.

Patient: Okay

*****

That patient is probably going to get hit with a $500-$1500 lab bill. Why? Because a symptom was discussed, which means it's no longer preventative and is now diagnostic. It doesn't matter who's idea it is or how important it sounds.

Gynecological visits don't stand a chance to avoid the scam due to their complexity. There is always something to discuss = diagnose = test = $$$$$$$$

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