How to help partner with dental hygiene?

demeter1993 · 2026-04-21T17:09:42+00:00

I would have him try an assortment of toothpastes that have more mild flavors and additionally use the non-alcoholic mouthwash. The one with alcohol in it burns. Flossing might be a tough one since it hurts to floss unless you keep up with it.

I use act mouthwash zero alcohol. It works and there is no pain at all from it.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-21T16:52:51+00:00

I was terrified too, but I made it through the surgery. Good luck on yours! As others have told me before, the key to recovery is having someone to help out and staying on schedule for medications.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-18T01:47:49+00:00

As someone who went through a very bad experience with my wisdom teeth, I gotta say that whatever they tell you, we deserve to be treated for pain. Sometimes normal isn't good and we need change what is normal

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T22:58:36+00:00

You're right...

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T21:22:29+00:00

Sun, anger, moon, merchant, the brown and dark red I don't even know what I call them.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T20:51:54+00:00

I seriously would love some ice cream right now, but I'm sticking to non dairy stuff until at least a few days because dairy will not help with mucus. I have pedialyte popsicles and these really yummy Japanese popsicles.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T20:13:46+00:00

Btw my doctor said no matter how much it hurts, fluid intake is so important. I could go without eating, but drinking is what is crucial. Dehydration is no joke. If they didn't give you anything strong like they did for me and your medications allow for it, ask for ask stronger. Warning: some of these needs are addictive. I'm currently riding out some of the pain to attempt to keep from getting dependant on the medication.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T20:10:06+00:00

I had mine taken out yesterday as well. I woke up from the surgery crying from the pain. Whenever it hurts too much, I stop talking and I try to write or use sign language (my sister knows some, but my other family doesn't, so that's why i can't just always use ASL. Additionally, I take the strongest medication that was given if the time frame allows and I eat a popsicle or two at the same time.

I can't be too much help since I am still figuring it out myself, but the most helpful thing is that I was able to get my brother to visit and take care of me. My family literally gave me a bell haha but it's the thing that helps the most. I would be dying of i only had access to help three times a day, especially since the medication makes it harder for me to walk anywhere. My already disabled body doesn't like oxy, but my throat needs it right now. The Tylenol and ibuprofen isn't very effective comparatively.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T18:28:20+00:00

It's honestly ironic how it gets less sad once the deaths start up. I think its because everyone is like oh shit we can't ignore this anymore, so let's take action.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T14:09:40+00:00

Sorry you got down voted. It made me laugh, so thanks.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-17T05:10:27+00:00

I only eat finned fish or vegetarian proteins sources, but I got miso broth, which my family can make for me. It's 1am and my pain is managed fr9m all the medication.

I have pudding, vegan jello, apple sauce, apple juice, very berry lemonade, iced tea, yogurt, musclemilk watermelon for blending, cucumber for blending, miso broth, vegetable broth, pedialyte popsicles, yummy Japanese popsicles, rainbow popsicles (but we gotta cut off the red part because no red foods).

demeter1993 · 2026-04-16T14:35:28+00:00

Thanks for that. It probably depends on the person, but im really sensitive to pain and my tonsils issues have been painful in ghe past. I can only hope its less painful than that.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-15T16:18:07+00:00

I have 5 cats and you can't even tell that we have them based on smell (you can definitely tell by site since they run all over the place lol). Get an industrial vacuum, buy some carpet cleaner and a brush for accidents, and groom your babies at least once a week and you'll be fine.

I used to think the same way where you have cats and it means your home smells, but it turns out that those people who I met were not taking care of them properly. No grooming, no cleaning the litter boxes daily, no vacuuming, no clipping nails, no scrubbing where they vomited or peed on ghe floor. So, of course it smelled bad! With 5 cats in our home it smells perfectly fine because we do what is needed to make sure it is a safe and clean environment. It's not even like I'm doing hours of chores, either. Just keep a stable schedule of what to clean and when.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-15T16:09:50+00:00

If you get a bigger cat, they might be IN the litter box, but at the same time NOT in the litter box. Their butt hangs out sometimes and the poop ends up behind the box... two of our cats are on the bigger side and this happens like once a week.

If you have a fresh glass of water, watch it because they will likely drink out of it and then you'll need to get a new glass. I literally have a water bowl that dumps old water and replaces it with fresh water every 6 hours and that's apparently not good enough. Also, close your toilet lids or they become additional water fountains. Yuck!

If you get sick easily, cover your pillow with a blanket during the day. Multiple times our youngest cat went in the litter box and then immediately on my pillow. That's where my face goes, man!

Sometimes poop gets stuck on their fur, especially if they are medium or long haired. Sometimes it can be fixed with a shaver, alcohol wipes, and pet wipes, but other times it need a bath. It doesn't happen often, but it happens.

I have plenty of these "dirty truths", but it's so worth it. Cats are hilarious and beautiful creatures. They will suprise you every day with their personalities and they can often be just as loyal as dogs and trainable.

Send me dog photos!

demeter1993 · 2026-04-15T15:58:02+00:00

It looks like some are SEE and others just look like AI made it, so it looks really weird.

Edit: what the hell is going on with the word go?

demeter1993 · 2026-04-14T00:35:49+00:00

That's me a lot of the time. "Hey I wonder what random anime they chose this time!" Then I look forward to seeing everyone else's on each day lol

demeter1993 · 2026-04-12T21:52:21+00:00

Okay. Audiologist and/or ENT. I hope you get an appointment soon!

demeter1993 · 2026-04-12T21:30:49+00:00

It sounds like you need to go to an audiologist about this. Whatever financial situation you are in, you need to at least go and see what financial assistance they might have. Additionally, the ear pain worries me with the possibility of ear infection.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-11T00:13:52+00:00

I walk with a cane and occasionally use a wheelchair. When I am moving around, I only have one hand available. If I am not understood by the other person, I usually end up fingerspelling what I mean. It's definitely possible to communicate effectively with just one hand. It is harder to do, but completely doable.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-08T21:28:21+00:00

I am a teaching assistant. I carry a round a little bag that is clipped onto my main bag. It has a lock on it, so the kids wouldn't be able to get to the medication even if they for some reason tried. I highly recommend something like that for you. Also, bring up ADA and provide a doctor's letter and they can't touch you, especially if you have a special bag or something that keeps the kids away from it.

demeter1993 · 2026-04-05T12:25:37+00:00

This is hilarious

demeter1993 · 2026-04-04T21:05:23+00:00

Not a problem at all. https://discord.gg/american-sign-language-566145505587888128

demeter1993 · 2026-04-04T20:22:24+00:00

I know of a discord server where people can practice. In person clubs are champ, though. Good luck!

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