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A thread about tooth. - share your experience and heath advice about teeth here.
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A piece of my tooth broke off and I might not be able to see a dentist for a few days (Easter as of this post got a covid vaccine apt tommow) there's no pain at all and I'm keeping my mouth as clean as possible but I'm still worried/embarassed to get it looked at and have a damage assessment done
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Similar story here, had mine surgically removed as they were in a state.
Either root canal or get it removed.
The dentist should be fine, I was in the same position 8 years ago after biting down to hard on something. Put it off until I had another filling fall apart after living off cans of V for far too long.
Dentist was super chill about and just had me pay in installments.
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yeah the one that shattered was seriously a boggle (but not as much as me accidentally swallowing one of those topical mouth painkillers) , and I was very eager to get that one fixed, but knock on wood the rest have been stable
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When I was an itty bitty kiddie I once broke a tooth because I bit down on a pellet of buckshot in a hamburger. It was a restaurant too. Luckily it was a baby tooth. What the fuck, did they kill a cow with a shotgun? I have never been able to figure that out.
or it could be shoddy resto work because it looks like infiltration, going to a denist to check is better with xray, root canals should always be considered as a last resort. i know people that have done it and they say the sensation fucking sucks, you feel like your mouth has some crap in it that you can't remove. similar to crowns, it's also very expensive unless you have dental.
Totally Awesome
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Avoid fucking vaginas with teeth in them. They will bite your dick off.
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I got all four of my wisdom teeth yanked this morning. They didn't give me the gas or anything, just shot some Novocaine and ripped them the hell out. I just stopped bleeding a few hours ago.
Sorry to necro the thread, but does anybody have any recommendations on where to buy NovaMin?
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You can get Sensodyne Repair & Protect with NovaMin on Amazon or eBay, just be sure you check that it's the European (etc) kind, not the US kind.
It's annoying that they used the same name for two different formulae; "Repair and Protect" isn't particularly catchy.
Awesome, thank you! Really annoying that the FDA actively works against the general public's interests.
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When I was looking it up, turns out there's BioMin now, which is a different proprietary bioglass. Plus fluoride.
The stumbling poitn here is that it's a multi-stage process: look up brand names of toothpastes with NovaMin or BioMin in them (because there'll be unfamiliar non-US toothpastes). Then comparison shop with that data set.
The upshot is you can get BioMin toothpaste in strawberry flavor:
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You need to quit pop right now. I stopped drinking it altogether out of necessity when my two back molars started tearing into the sides of my mouth. I had them discreetly removed along with my wisdom teeth. But years of drinking soda caused them to break down to the point that my mouth was becoming damaged.
Case in point, follow Big Lenny's routine by carrying a brush, paste, and listerine. Then make sure you brush after every meal.
Case in point, follow Big Lenny's routine by carrying a brush, paste, and listerine. Then make sure you brush after every meal.
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I'm lucky that I've always had good teeth, no fillings, no cavities, I don't even have wisdom teeth. The most issues I've had over the years has been injuries. I had my front teeth knocked out when I was a kid. They where my baby teeth so it wasn't the end of the world but it did leave my bottom right canine slightly pushed back and rotated, this also left my bottom incisors slightly crooked. I probably should've got a brace but crookedness of my bottom teeth is minor and it's never given my problems and my dentist seems to be happy.
When it comes to health care preventive measures are always better than reactive ones. For tooth care it all starts with diet, I've never had a sweet tooth (even as a kid) so I'm good on that point but many people are marinating their teeth in sugar 24/7. It's obvious that you should avoid sugary food and drinks if you can but they put the stuff in everything nowadays, so here's what I've always been told.
Brush your teeth twice a day, once at night and once in the morning. Take care when brushing as you can damage your teeth and gums by brushing too hard or hitting your gums with the brush. An electric tooth brush can help with ensuring you don't damage your teeth. Make sure to brush all of your teeth, it doesn't help your mouth if you only brush the front of the teeth.
Toothpaste isn't magic and pretty much any fluoride toothpaste will do but certain toothpastes can help with issues like sensitivity. Novamin is a brand name but there are other alternatives that perform similarly. I would avoid anything that advertises it's self with baking soda or another abrasive. They might make your teeth whiter but they also erode the enamel. I was also told not to rinse my mouth out after brushing as it washes out the fluoride.
Sugar free chewing gum can also be a big help. The act of chewing helps to dislodge food from the teeth and help to stimulate saliva. Your saliva is important for your teeth health because it helps to remineralise your teeth and neutralizes acid. The artificial sweetener xylitol which is used in many chewing gums also helps to stop the growth of the acid producing bacteria.
Flossing isn't necessary as you think. It really depends on your teeth, I floss my front teeth due to them being crooked but I don't really have trouble with the rest of them so I don't. Flossing can also damage your gums so you need to be carful. I would probably just risk not flossing if I drew blood every time I did it.
All that aside, the main way to keep your teeth in good condition is through your dietary choices. The worst offender has to be soft drinks, if you really must drink them then try to do it as quickly as possible. Your teeth will be better off a lot of sugary liquid now than a smaller amount over a longer period of time. Try to wash your mouth out with water after drinking and eating.
When it comes to health care preventive measures are always better than reactive ones. For tooth care it all starts with diet, I've never had a sweet tooth (even as a kid) so I'm good on that point but many people are marinating their teeth in sugar 24/7. It's obvious that you should avoid sugary food and drinks if you can but they put the stuff in everything nowadays, so here's what I've always been told.
Brush your teeth twice a day, once at night and once in the morning. Take care when brushing as you can damage your teeth and gums by brushing too hard or hitting your gums with the brush. An electric tooth brush can help with ensuring you don't damage your teeth. Make sure to brush all of your teeth, it doesn't help your mouth if you only brush the front of the teeth.
Toothpaste isn't magic and pretty much any fluoride toothpaste will do but certain toothpastes can help with issues like sensitivity. Novamin is a brand name but there are other alternatives that perform similarly. I would avoid anything that advertises it's self with baking soda or another abrasive. They might make your teeth whiter but they also erode the enamel. I was also told not to rinse my mouth out after brushing as it washes out the fluoride.
Sugar free chewing gum can also be a big help. The act of chewing helps to dislodge food from the teeth and help to stimulate saliva. Your saliva is important for your teeth health because it helps to remineralise your teeth and neutralizes acid. The artificial sweetener xylitol which is used in many chewing gums also helps to stop the growth of the acid producing bacteria.
Flossing isn't necessary as you think. It really depends on your teeth, I floss my front teeth due to them being crooked but I don't really have trouble with the rest of them so I don't. Flossing can also damage your gums so you need to be carful. I would probably just risk not flossing if I drew blood every time I did it.
All that aside, the main way to keep your teeth in good condition is through your dietary choices. The worst offender has to be soft drinks, if you really must drink them then try to do it as quickly as possible. Your teeth will be better off a lot of sugary liquid now than a smaller amount over a longer period of time. Try to wash your mouth out with water after drinking and eating.
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I brush my teeth once a day with non fluoride toothpaste. The last time I flossed or had a professional cleaning was over 20 years ago. I'm skinny but my diet is crap. Loads of candy, soda, caffeine. Had a dental checkup recently after 20+ years avoiding dentists, and still have never had a single cavity.
Are my teeth Hollywood bleached white? No. Do I have a lil plaque? Fuck yeah I do. I'll probably get that dealt with in another 20 years.
Are my teeth Hollywood bleached white? No. Do I have a lil plaque? Fuck yeah I do. I'll probably get that dealt with in another 20 years.
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Since it appears this thread has been brought back, an update on my dental situation.
After getting my wisdom teeth pulled, I got fitted for Invisalign braces and had a deep cleaning done because I was at a moderate risk for gum disease. After eight months my teeth are straighter than they've ever been. I also shelled out for Zoom whitening. The only drawback to the whole procedure is that I now have pretty bad cold sensitivity, so I have to suck in my cheeks whenever I eat or drink something cold.
After getting my wisdom teeth pulled, I got fitted for Invisalign braces and had a deep cleaning done because I was at a moderate risk for gum disease. After eight months my teeth are straighter than they've ever been. I also shelled out for Zoom whitening. The only drawback to the whole procedure is that I now have pretty bad cold sensitivity, so I have to suck in my cheeks whenever I eat or drink something cold.
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Get a water flosser. I always hated flossing until i got a water flosser and never looked back.
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My mouth is gay and I am in agony. Up until today, I thought I had pretty great teeth (and to an extent, I still do). They lasted me through childhood fights, over-indulgence on sugary shit, and poor physical health/eating issues. Most of the people in my family had crooked teeth, but we weren't too privy to cavities. However, after my first year of university, I came home for a dental appointment and was told I had not one, not two but four cavities on the left side of my lower jaw and would need fillings. I was shocked, yeah that part felt a little sensitive but I didn't think it was that bad. I got the typical Silver Amalgam Fillings (which I'm only now finding may be toxic and could kill me, so that's great) and that drill stung like a bitch was carving into my skull, so much so I almost cried. I haven't eaten anything all day because of numbness, pain, and worry. This has woken me up, though.
The reason I was stupid and didn't brush my teeth/ate too much sugary shit was due to good ol' depression. I've been trying to get more on track with that (along with taking my Prozac/Happy Pills) and have got one of those soft bristle toothbrushes, Crest toothpaste, Blue Listerine bottle, and have been trying to figure out how to floss. I'm going to go try and eat something (likely cold chili) and try not to drool everywhere. This blows.
I would appreciate any advice you guys have for maintaining good teef as I never (or at least not soon) want to go through that shit again and I would like to know how long I have to live before the mercury seeps into my brain and kills me thanks to my quack doctor.
The reason I was stupid and didn't brush my teeth/ate too much sugary shit was due to good ol' depression. I've been trying to get more on track with that (along with taking my Prozac/Happy Pills) and have got one of those soft bristle toothbrushes, Crest toothpaste, Blue Listerine bottle, and have been trying to figure out how to floss. I'm going to go try and eat something (likely cold chili) and try not to drool everywhere. This blows.
I would appreciate any advice you guys have for maintaining good teef as I never (or at least not soon) want to go through that shit again and I would like to know how long I have to live before the mercury seeps into my brain and kills me thanks to my quack doctor.