[Thomas the Rhymer]

(05-25-2013 11:50 AM)DVY Wrote:  

For most, there is worse toothbrush-enabled gum recession on the right side, because its easier to press harder on the right side than across the mouth on the left side.

Because of this, someone once advised me to brush with my non-dominant hand, as it's harder to push too hard with the non-dominant side. Do you agree with this advice?

[DVY]

WestCoast texted me about this. This T-paste is a high fluoride toothpaste (prescription only). One direction that people miss is to use it at night only, and use a regular T-paste during the day.

This is because night-time is when you need the most buffering (lower salivary flow). Also, this prescription T-paste is more expensive than regular T-paste.

[DVY]

@cardguy- Brush/ floss (removes thin layer of debris between teeth) carefully at night. Scrape your tongue. Rinse w/baking soda and water. The basic pH of baking soda destroys operating pH of most bacteria (same principle why you put it on your pits. kills the smelly bacteria).

Food debris w/no buffering = a party for bacteria in your mouth. This is why your teeth/mouth is most vulnerable when you sleep.

Food metabolized by bacteria releases acid and often malodor (bad odor)

2nd part of your question. Wisdom teeth are often problematic. Its often safer to remove them before they cause issues especially if they can't errupt properly. Sometimes their is no space for the wisdom teeth to come in, and it shifts the person's bite/causes crowding. Its truly a case by case basis.

If your past 27 years old and have no symptoms, don't worry about it. Your jaw is usually set already.

[DVY]

(05-25-2013 11:53 AM)Thomas the Rhymer Wrote:  

(05-25-2013 11:50 AM)DVY Wrote:  

For most, there is worse toothbrush-enabled gum recession on the right side, because its easier to press harder on the right side than across the mouth on the left side.

Because of this, someone once advised me to brush with my non-dominant hand, as it's harder to push too hard with the non-dominant side. Do you agree with this advice?

Most people can't drink tea out of their non-dominant hand, much less brush effectively. But its a good training tool to see how much lighter you can brush. A lot of people go into autopilot and just go Dragon-Ball Z on their teeth.

[DVY]

@Thomas Rhymer- for the hygenist. Ask them to put copious numbing cream, and if need be, call the dentist over to get a small shot. Usually people are most sensitive on the lower front teeth. Occasionally, some people are hypersensitive, so well give them shots all over.

[WestCoast]

So is the toothpaste legit?

They told me to use it before going to bed at night. I don't care about the extra cost.

[DVY]

(05-25-2013 12:45 PM)WestCoast Wrote:  

So is the toothpaste legit?

They told me to use it before going to bed at night. I don't care about the extra cost.

Legit. Its basically 3M version's of Colgate Prevident 5000. Very similar formulation 5000ppm fluoride.

[lurker]

I'm constantly scrubbing out between my teeth with toothpicks at work, and occasionally use a paper clip to lightly scrape off plaque buildup between my lower front teeth. Any potential for damage doing this?

[Stun]

Hi DVY,

I've noticed that my water flosser has lost a lot of power over the last 6 months. It's probably about 1.5 years old.

When I used to put the dial on 8, the stream was so strong it almost knocked me over. Now when it's on 8 it's just a normal amount of pressure.

Is there any way to troubleshoot it, or do I need to buy another one?

[DVY]

(05-26-2013 12:23 PM)lurker Wrote:  

I'm constantly scrubbing out between my teeth with toothpicks at work, and occasionally use a paper clip to lightly scrape off plaque buildup between my lower front teeth. Any potential for damage doing this?

Its fine, just dont scrape hard w/the metal paper clip. I love using toothpicks to get food debris out.

[DVY]

(05-26-2013 02:58 PM)Sugar Wrote:  

Hi DVY,

I've noticed that my water flosser has lost a lot of power over the last 6 months. It's probably about 1.5 years old.

When I used to put the dial on 8, the stream was so strong it almost knocked me over. Now when it's on 8 it's just a normal amount of pressure.

Is there any way to troubleshoot it, or do I need to buy another one?

If this is waterpik, you should call them and ask them for a replacement. It probably still have a warranty.

But yea, replace it.

[dk902]

DVY,

Excellent thread, keep up the work.

Is there a particular all purpose mouth-rinse you recommend? It's hard to differentiate between them and know which is legit. I usually go for Listerine of some sort.

[DVY]

(05-28-2013 07:29 AM)dk902 Wrote:  

DVY,

Excellent thread, keep up the work.

Is there a particular all purpose mouth-rinse you recommend? It's hard to differentiate between them and know which is legit. I usually go for Listerine of some sort.

Thanks bud. I am partial to listerine. Some have issues w/the harsh bite. If so, dilute it w/water until palatable.

50% listerine, 50% water is actually quite pleasant to 99% of people.

[Handsome Creepy Eel]

I'm with a girl who is a heavy smoker. As I am not, I am irritated by the taste/smell when kissing, and I could swear that it makes her juices taste funny as well, so eating her out is out of the question. I just can't stand it.

She has been heavily using Listerine for a month (about 4x a day), which almost fixed the problem, and claims that her dentist told her to stop because it's acidic and harmful for her teeth. I'm not buying it. Besides, she drinks Coke all the time, which must be far more destructive than Listerine.

She also doesn't brush her teeth except rarely (maybe 2/week) because her dentist told her that she has very sensitive enamel and could hurt it. I am also gentle when brushing (my dentist said I should think of it as "more of a gum massage"), but not doing it at all seems ludicrous.

Is she (or her dentist) bullshitting? Surely doing nothing would cause far more damage than using Listerine and/or brushing regularly?

[DVY]

@HCE- Sounds like a load of BS to me. On the off chance that she is speaking the truth (weak enamel from birth), her dentist would advise her to limit acidity (this mean coca-cola too). Odds of this happening and her keeping all of her teeth w/out extensive dental work is near zero past the age of 20.

She should brush her teeth 2x/day w/a soft brush! Rinsing 4x/day w/listerine is excessive. Maybe try sugar free chewing gum?

If shes thats worried about acidity, have her rinse w/baking soda+ warm water.

[presidentcarter]

(05-29-2013 04:57 AM)Handsome Creepy Eel Wrote:  

She also doesn't brush her teeth except rarely (maybe 2/week)

[Handsome Creepy Eel]

(05-29-2013 10:36 AM)presidentcarter Wrote:  

(05-29-2013 04:57 AM)Handsome Creepy Eel Wrote:  

She also doesn't brush her teeth except rarely (maybe 2/week)

Yeah I feel the same. It was ok while she spammed Listerine, but now she has to start doing something or shit will go downhill fast.

Thanks, DVY.

[The Fantasist]

Just had my crown fitted this morning and I told the dentist to cement with temporary bond as you said in another thread. Thanks for the advice and everything DVY. It feels weird having it in my mouth but no doubt that feeling will go.

It has been a two year journey for me. First I had braces for a year to move my teeth and then the implant and waiting for it to settle etc. In total I have spent 3200 British Pounds on getting my teeth looking how I wanted them. Has it been worth it? Hell yes, every penny. Now I can smile with confidence again, grin cheesily in photos and not have 'English teeth'.

To others thinking of fixing their teeth I say don't hesitate, if you can afford it just do it. Don't worry about having braces fitted, it's no big deal. I had wonky teeth for years and thought 'eh who cares' but then I saw a stunning girl on a train in Romania. She was sitting opposite me but when she smiled suddenly I saw she had fucked up crooked teeth. She went from a 9 to a 7 in an instant. Proves just how important decent teeth are to someone's look. I got braces fitted soon after I saw her.

Finally a question DVY: I have Bruxism and have worn my teeth down a bit. Can I get Veneers if I grind my teeth? I'd like to add some length to my teeth so they are more visible. Is that a good option for doing that?

Cheers

[DVY]

(06-10-2013 09:24 AM)Vorkuta Wrote:  

Just had my crown fitted this morning and I told the dentist to cement with temporary bond as you said in another thread. Thanks for the advice and everything DVY. It feels weird having it in my mouth but no doubt that feeling will go.

It has been a two year journey for me. First I had braces for a year to move my teeth and then the implant and waiting for it to settle etc. In total I have spent 3200 British Pounds on getting my teeth looking how I wanted them. Has it been worth it? Hell yes, every penny. Now I can smile with confidence again, grin cheesily in photos and not have 'English teeth'.

To others thinking of fixing their teeth I say don't hesitate, if you can afford it just do it. Don't worry about having braces fitted, it's no big deal. I had wonky teeth for years and thought 'eh who cares' but then I saw a stunning girl on a train in Romania. She was sitting opposite me but when she smiled suddenly I saw she had fucked up crooked teeth. She went from a 9 to a 7 in an instant. Proves just how important decent teeth are to someone's look. I got braces fitted soon after I saw her.

Finally a question DVY: I have Bruxism and have worn my teeth down a bit. Can I get Veneers if I grind my teeth? I'd like to add some length to my teeth so they are more visible. Is that a good option for doing that?

Cheers

Good to hear! Heres my thoughts on the matter

-You have a good, but not perfect, product.
- Veneers would improve your looks but decrease the functionality of your teeth. Veneers are like glued on finger-nails, they can pop off at any moment when you bite into something, or if you grind your teeth
- Like in anything else, there reaches a point of diminishing return. For you Vorkuta, I would say this is a good time to stop the "aesthetics grind". Enjoy life, enjoy food, enjoy relatively "nice, straight teeth". The alternative of going for veneers is a big hassle- you can't bite into an apple or eat a crunchy sandwich. It sucks. Furthermore to add length, you need to create space. This means raising the bite. Only way to do this is to raise the whole bite ie. crown all the upper teeth. Its extremely excessive, unless you make money from modeling or something.
- Bruxism- USE YOUR RETAINER!!!!! Have it modified to fit w/your implant crown. For bruxers, the best is probably an Essix retainer (plastic one that covers the teeth surfaces ala Invisalign style). This will help prevent shifting and also minimize teeth-grinding.
- The dental work is done, now is time to maintain. Brush 2x/days even when dates are over. Waterpik/floss all other times. Be dental-health conscious. Its 90% up to you to maintain.
-Go for regular checkups

To recap, enjoy what you have. If it was me, I wouldnt go any further w/dental work. Maintain, maintain, maintain. Don't forget that you have a much better smile now!!! =).

[RCron]

I've searched through this whole thread and I don't see much written about bleeding gums (gingivitis). I currently brush twice a day with a Colgate Spin Brush and Crest 3D white toothpaste and I still get a little bit of bleeding each time. The weird thing is that it's always in different locations each time. I try not to put much pressure on my gums while brushing but it doesn't seem to get much better. I do enjoy smoking cigars and will have one every 1-2 days. Could this be causing my bleeding? I religiously take my vitamins every day and the bleeding is very short lived. Just a little in my spit and then it's gone after rinsing with water. Anything else I can do to improve this?

[DVY]

@Rcron- waterpik. Youll bleed for a little bit w/watepik for the 1st 2 weeks, then youll gums will be healthy. Something about the water stimulation...

If anything smoking makes you less likely to bleed. Causes vasoconstriction (shrinkage of blood vessels).

[RCron]

(06-11-2013 10:44 AM)DVY Wrote:  

@Rcron- waterpik. Youll bleed for a little bit w/watepik for the 1st 2 weeks, then youll gums will be healthy. Something about the water stimulation...

If anything smoking makes you less likely to bleed. Causes vasoconstriction (shrinkage of blood vessels).

Thanks DVY, I'll look into getting a waterpik!

[dk902]

(06-11-2013 10:44 AM)DVY Wrote:  

@Rcron- waterpik. Youll bleed for a little bit w/watepik for the 1st 2 weeks, then youll gums will be healthy. Something about the water stimulation...

If anything smoking makes you less likely to bleed. Causes vasoconstriction (shrinkage of blood vessels).

I had a similar problem a while back.

I wasn't flossing very often.

Then I went to flossing every day and at first I bled a lot, but now nothing and my gums look a lot healthier.

[Christian McQueen]

@DVY: I haven't brushed my teeth in about 6 months. What do you recommend?

[Wreckingball]

hey DVY!

I have been noticing (or being paranoid about it) that my teeth are getting a bit more transparent on the edges. Anything to fight this, or is it normal? im 25
I brush them 3 times a day after each big meal with 1450ppm Fluor toothpaste