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Title: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 04:28:51 AM
I've been having head aches for a few years now and I think it is because of my teeth. I just looked at my teeth the other day and they all look fine except for the furthest back four (wisdom teeth?). The two on the bottom are brown and on has a cavity and I can't see the two on top because they didn't grow in all the way.

This is a picture of my teeth. Do not look if you don't want to see.
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I brush every day and I just started flossing regularly, but when I look at these teeth I think that I cannot reach them or that in the past I unconsciously stopped brushing them because my toothbrush would bump my jaw and hurt myself.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 04:56:19 AM
Wow I really posted this. I thought I scrapped the whole thing.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 05:06:25 AM
(https://68.media.tumblr.com/b9d326ec89c5d6f3503d72003a64d6d5/tumblr_oh7plxTMki1v52by3o1_500.gif)
You show us the inside of your mouth but you won't show us your tattoo?  >:(




:grin:
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 05:09:36 AM
I actually care about my mouth cuz it causes me pain. The tattoo is painless, except for the time it was put on. The teeth is a constant and slowly incrementing pain.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 05:17:27 AM
I want to see the tattoo...but...
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Anyway....

Are you going to see a dentist, soon?
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 05:37:45 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 05:17:27 AM
I want to see the tattoo...but...
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Anyway....

Are you going to see a dentist, soon?

I just called a couple places and left messages to see if they accept medicaid. Will know when they call back.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 05:44:41 AM
Quote from: Apathy on December 29, 2016, 05:37:45 AM
I just called a couple places and left messages to see if they accept medicaid. Will know when they call back.

And in the meantime?
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 06:37:18 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 05:44:41 AM
Quote from: Apathy on December 29, 2016, 05:37:45 AM
I just called a couple places and left messages to see if they accept medicaid. Will know when they call back.

And in the meantime?

Sorry if it took me a long time to answer, my computer took a dump and I had to restart.

In the meantime I'm going to brush the shit out of my teeth and floss and use mouthwash. What else can I do?
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 06:52:28 AM
Quote from: Apathy on December 29, 2016, 06:37:18 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 05:44:41 AM
Quote from: Apathy on December 29, 2016, 05:37:45 AM
I just called a couple places and left messages to see if they accept medicaid. Will know when they call back.

And in the meantime?

Sorry if it took me a long time to answer, my computer took a dump and I had to restart.

In the meantime I'm going to brush the shit out of my teeth and floss and use mouthwash. What else can I do?

I was talking about your headaches.  :shifty:
Are you gonna take Tylenol or something?
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: joeactor on December 29, 2016, 03:13:39 PM
Headaches can definitely be related to your teeth.

Also, could be a sinus issue.

Absolutely see a dentist. Good oral health is tied to a lot of other health issues, believe it or not.

Healthy thoughts!

Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: No one on December 29, 2016, 03:26:52 PM
Sorry, I'm an anti-dentite.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: joeactor on December 29, 2016, 03:45:07 PM
Quote from: No one on December 29, 2016, 03:26:52 PM
Sorry, I'm an anti-dentite.

Well, your avatar doesn't even have a mouth... no wonder!
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2016, 06:19:11 PM
No one
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Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2016, 09:26:56 PM
If you do decide to remove your wisdom teeth, I recommend getting all four pulled in one session. That way, you only go through the hassle of feeling discomfort, bleeding profusely and having to put off solid food for a few days only once.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 29, 2016, 11:08:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2016, 09:26:56 PM
If you do decide to remove your wisdom teeth, I recommend getting all four pulled in one session. That way, you only go through the hassle of feeling discomfort, bleeding profusely and having to put off solid food for a few days only once.

I've wanted them removed since the new ones came in 10 years ago. Family was just neglecting it.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 30, 2016, 08:51:51 AM
I haven't made myself a Dentist diploma yet, the printer's out of red.
I've got a Dremel though with lots of attachments I'm yet to use.
I've offered HAFers dental services before but no one replied, must all have good teeth.
And no, none of the mysterious disappearances of members had anything to do with me.
Anyway I'll have a go at your wisdom teeth if you like, sinuses, might be able to do those to.

Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 30, 2016, 01:54:03 PM
Cheery thought for the day: poor oral hygiene can also make one more susceptible to heart attacks.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on December 31, 2016, 06:58:59 AM
I think the take away here is to brush my teeth.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Asmodean on December 31, 2016, 05:17:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2016, 09:26:56 PM
If you do decide to remove your wisdom teeth, I recommend getting all four pulled in one session. That way, you only go through the hassle of feeling discomfort, bleeding profusely and having to put off solid food for a few days only once.
I did neither of those side effects when I had a couple of mine pulled... But then it may well be that my surgeon was good at his craft.

There was some initial swelling and this huge crater my tongue just had to be in, but other than that..? No problem.

The tooth was growing sideways, so it did take some doing to get it out, but bitch and moan as I do over small discomorts, I'd do that procedure again without hesitation if as much as a shadow of need arose. In fact, I did, but that other tooth was more or less routine. They just pulled it out, stitched me up and sent me on my merry way with a bucket of Tramadol.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on January 01, 2017, 01:26:55 AM
Yeah so I'm trying to eat boneless wings and they are pretty crispy. And everytime I send it to the back molars I end up chewing with the gums that are hiding my jaw bones.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2017, 11:51:14 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 31, 2016, 05:17:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2016, 09:26:56 PM
If you do decide to remove your wisdom teeth, I recommend getting all four pulled in one session. That way, you only go through the hassle of feeling discomfort, bleeding profusely and having to put off solid food for a few days only once.
I did neither of those side effects when I had a couple of mine pulled... But then it may well be that my surgeon was good at his craft.

There was some initial swelling and this huge crater my tongue just had to be in, but other than that..? No problem.

The tooth was growing sideways, so it did take some doing to get it out, but bitch and moan as I do over small discomorts, I'd do that procedure again without hesitation if as much as a shadow of need arose. In fact, I did, but that other tooth was more or less routine. They just pulled it out, stitched me up and sent me on my merry way with a bucket of Tramadol.

Some people are just lucky. Three of the four were pulled with little issue but one of them was growing sideways and was a little more difficult. That one caused me to spit blood every few minutes for at least an hour after getting them pulled, which was the worst aspect for me. Other than that, it was no big deal. 
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: joeactor on January 01, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
... conversation every time I see a new dentist:
"hmmm... did you know you have all four of your wisdom teeth in?"

I was fortunate that my teeth grew in pretty straight. Cavities are my main battle...
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 01, 2017, 10:41:38 PM
Brian Regan, "Wisdom Teeth Story".




...his comments about wisdom teeth storytelling start at the 1:08 mark, but the whole dialogue is classic.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Arturo on January 01, 2017, 11:36:43 PM
That was funny Bruno! Good post!
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on January 02, 2017, 12:02:29 AM
 :snicker:
That is funny.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: OldGit on January 02, 2017, 09:56:08 AM
Good one, Bruno!
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 02, 2017, 09:04:26 PM
Wait!  I have a better one !!!!  ....nah.
Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 03, 2017, 02:12:06 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 01, 2017, 10:41:38 PM
Brian Regan, "Wisdom Teeth Story".




...his comments about wisdom teeth storytelling start at the 1:08 mark, but the whole dialogue is classic.

:lol:

Title: Re: Any Dentists?
Post by: Magdalena on January 03, 2017, 05:23:51 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 02, 2017, 09:04:26 PM
Wait!  I have a better one !!!!  ....nah.
Ha-ha! I understood that joke.  :lol: