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Dental health general
How often do you brush?
Rec toothpaste brands
post pics
>>31761179
bump
>>31761179
bump
brush twice a day
floss once a day
mouthwash once a day
>>31761179
>filename
Lurking
Ask a 4th year dentalfag anything as well, i'm ready to redpill you on dental shit
There is something weird about those teeth. I'm having an uncanny valley kind of feeling.
>>31761517
Is dentistry really just for people who want to be in medicine and get paid well but can't hack real med school?
>>31761517
Listerine - yes or no?
>>31761517
chewing gum
best chewing gum
how offen should i chew
>>31761517
Give it to us straight, "doc".
No but actually what are good brands of mouthwash and toothpaste?
>>31761517
Whats the best teeth whitening shit I can buy on the internet that does the same job that you fags charge like $500 for
>>31761517
what do you think about tongue brushing ?
>>31761559
http://brighterwhite.com.au/
shit works
>inb4 shilling
>>31761517
I'm 21 and a boxer.
My dentist told me I can't get braces while I box because it'd conflict with the mouth guard.
I can reshape the thing using hot water so I think it's bullshit.
Opinions?
>>31761605
ur an idiot
your dentist is right
Reminder that a 3% H2O2 solution will whiten your teeth.
>>31761611
But why
it wont fit, and even if it did it wouldnt be snug
>>31761179
what is the secret to white teeth?
i brush twice a day and dentist said teeth health is good but they are not white
>>31761517
Is there ever a cure for tmj? At this rate, I'll never be able to suck a dick.
>>31761611
chill bro he'll box you
>>31761872
>>31761872
white teeth are not natural, you can go get them whitened at a dentist
>>31761532
I'm pretty sure they're fake
>>31761179
is there a cheap healthy way to bleach the teeth?
>>31761532
no canines, they're just flat it's weird
I started a dental fitness & health thread a few days ago and faggot mods deleted it! Wtf? They do know fitness is about more than just lifting & steroids right?
>>31761559
Just buy your own hydrogen peroxide and lower the concentration with an inert water gel. Shit costs you a few cents per treatement.
>>31761545
Im a 2nd year dent student. I do as much study as med kids do from what i can gather. Shit theres even a guy in my course who did 5 years med then swapped into dent. The thing people dont realise is that med kids have their study and thats it. Dent kids have their study and also the clinical training that needs to be done before we can even go near a real tooth with a drill. Then on top of all that we have patients we need to be looking after starting in 3rd year.
Our workload is way too intense to not be called doctors at the end of it.
>>31762274
isn't that gonna fuck your dental enamel really bad up?
>>31762290
it's bed for your enamel at the dentist's office. it's the same shit
>>31761517
My front two teeth are huge and have pushed forward partially covering the teeth next to them. This makes me look retard. I had braces as a kid but my teeth are still shit.
Even if I were to pay for braces or invisalign , my front 2 teeth are so massive I'd still look like a moron. What can I do?
>>31762290
That's what hydrogen peroxide actually does, it's abrasive as fuck not just a bleacher that magically leaves the surface in tact, you can use any of the anti abrasive toothpastes for a recovery agent, but much like the treatments themselves it won't help much, that's why you use low concentrations (start with 7% on a mole basis) and do it in less than 15-30 minute treatments.
>>31762313
so all the people with whitened teeth have a fucked up enmel and will have in 10 years or so rotten brown teeth?
>>31762336
no. it weakens the enamel but it's not a big deal unless you do it all the time
>>31762336
No, if anything enamel recovers over time.
>>31762351
u wot m8
>>31761568
I think that if we tell people to brush their tongues, they'll brush their tongues.
>>31761517
I have Diastema between two front upper teeth (I'm white btw).
I don't like it, what are my options and how much would it cost to get it fix'd.
>>31762391
does it really work against bad breath ?
also it doesn't have some downsides ? (i've read that clearing a tongue can allow other bacterias to go on)
Just got invisalign a month ago, ask me anything.
Answers to questions i know will be asked: Costed me $6k out of pocket. Will take 14 months to complete. Teeth weren't that bad but I'm going for LA-tier teeth
>>31762391
Mitchell and Webb ayy https://youtu.be/brU_Pp-20g0?t=53s
>>31761179
>post pics
I wish I had gotten braces as a kid, it's all pretty straight except for the bottom centre four and and one centre top...which is the only teeth people see anyway.
Anyone got any stories/recommendations to fix/not to fix this this?
>>31762447
>this shit*
HOW DO I DEAL WITH MY SHITTY BREATH
After I brush my teeth like an hour later my breath smells again
>>31761179
I brush once a day.
But I've not been kind to my teeth. Chewing habit in my teens, and at 25 now I've been drinking a pot of coffee a day for the last 3 years. Also mindlessly eat the ice out of my drinks. My teeth aren't totally gone yet, but they are getting there.
>>31762274
> hydrogen peroxide in my mouth
won't this shit poison me
>>31762497
Brush your tongue too.
>>31762497
brush the tongue and the roof of your mouth
>>31762509
you don't swallow it...
>>31762497
Alcohol. Embrace daydrinking.
>>31762509
Fuck are you crazy? You have to get a mouth guard model made by a dental hygienist, don't just pour it in your mouth you will burn through your gums in seconds.
>>31762452
Stay fresh tic-tac
>>31762498
Eat something. The smell is because when you sleep you produce less saliva, which makes you smell like shit. When you eat you encourage your body to produce saliva and the smell goes away.
>>31762514
>>31762520
answers to
>>31762411
>>31761545
dentistry is for doctors who wanna be rich in easy way brah
>>31761546
no. that shit will color your teeth in the long run.
>>31762574
>for doctors
No, it's not a medical degree, don't be retarded, they also make way less money.
K9 Masterrace reporting in.
>tfw dad gave me based genetics to tear through flesh of prey
T-thanks dad.
>>31762497
it can be some digestive system shit. check that out
>>31762599
Forgot
>floss once a day
>brush twice (morning, evening)
Das it mane.
>>31762591
orthodontics master race will be reporting in brah.
>The average U.S. orthodontist earns $196,270. The average CEO makes $178,400.
umad? ujelly?
Perfect teeth/smile reporting in, however;
>Have strong bacteria in mouth though, incredibly hard for me to get cavaties even if I abuse my teeth.
>Had braces for 6months for minor movements
>I get professional cleaning every 6months
>I floss bi-weekly (can't be bothered finding study but tl;dr flossing isn't necessary
>I mouthwash weekly.
>I used to brush incredibly hard, used to fuck up toothbrushes within a week, have changed now.
>>31761179
Twice a day.
>>31761568
Get a tongue scalp, good for people with shit mouth bacteria, they are like 100x better than brushing the tongue.
>>31761605
You are the retard. Seriously. YOU. ARE. SO. FUCKING. DENSE. The mouthguard won't protect you from a bent wire, as soon as you bend a wire gg moron.
>>31761872
White teeth aren't natty.
>>31762317
It's like bodybuilding, even if you have shit genetics you can still make it look better. Also wear your fucking retainer.
>>31762351
No it doesn't. Are you retarded?
>>31762447
No way to fix it but conventional treatments.
>>31762497
My bro had death breath back in 2007 he used a product called kforce. Other then that. Brush tongue mouthwash.
>>31762498
Thx for sharing what not to do.
>>31762591
wut?
>Dentists took home a median annual salary of $142,740 as of May 2011, compared with $112,020 among doctors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
also don't have to deal with malpractice that much.
>>31762418
$6k?! Jesus, I paid £2500 for mine, all in.
>>31761517
>redpill
tell them the real reason behind the fluoridated water....
>>31762695
lol you sound like buying a new tv. different mouth, different price brah never forget.
>>31762648
nearly 200k/a year for sticking some metal wires? is this real life?
>>31762698
>Do you realize that in addition to fluoridating water, why, there are studies underway to fluoridate salt, flour, fruit juices, soup, sugar, milk, ice cream?
>Ice cream, /fit/ Children's ice cream!...You know when fluoridation began?...1946. 1946.
>How does that coincide with your post-war Commie conspiracy, huh? It's incredibly obvious, isn't it?
>A foreign substance is introduced into our precious bodily fluids without the knowledge of the individual, and certainly without any choice.
>That's the way your hard-core Commie works. I first became aware of it, /fit/, during the physical act of love...
>Yes, a profound sense of fatigue, a feeling of emptiness followed. Luckily I was able to interpret these feelings correctly.
>Loss of essence. I can assure you it has not recurred, /fit/.
>Women...women sense my power, and they seek the life essence.
I do not avoid women, /fit/...but I do deny them my essence.
>>31762665
>No way to fix it but conventional treatments.
Is it worth it though? I've heard that it's painfully irritating and all sorts of shit can go wrong.
>>31762734
Is that copypasta from a real, actual post?
>>31762734
Mein fuhrer, I can walk!
What do you guys think about brushing with baking soda?
>>31762753
....
>>31762812
As in someone who was sincere obviously and posting in a sincere crossboard thread.
>>31761517
How to fix tooth gaps or atkeast make them slightly smaller w.o braces
I've been brushing all my life but my teeth are not really white... are genes playing a role in this?
I don't get it.
>>31762497
>>31762497
Look up tonsil stones on Google.
Shit is nasty. Somewhere back in your throat you have holes and food can build up in these holes. It's fucking nasty.
>>31762802
baking soda is very abrasive and will wear your teeth down, don't do it
>>31762452
STAY FRESH TIC-TAC
from my ortho class, for anyone interested
>>31763686
>>31763702
>>31761179
>Colgate Whitening
>trying to get used to two times a day after years of rarely even brushing (note: if you have kids, theach them to brush every. single. day.)
>Listerine Citrus mouthwash in the morning
>chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash before bed
>>31763721
Is it weird that on Apollo's face I imagine the line descending, but on Angelina's face I think it's ascending?
>>31763702
>Mouth breathing is a real thing
Holy shit I thought it was just a troll hahaha.
>>31761618
>Reminder that a 3% H2O2 solution will whiten your teeth.
any actual real studies on this?
my dental hygiene used to be non existent and now some of my gums have receded pretty badly
how fucked am I?
>That feel when corrective dental work from a very young age all the way up through highschool gave my decent facial aesthetics
>>31762452
STAY FRESH TIC-TAC
>>31762404
>>31761517
>>31761179
Interested in this.
anyone had their gap closed?
what's the best way to clean a clear plastic retainer?
>>31763878
I had about a 3/8" gap between my teeth (think larger than david letterman) and had braces to get it closed. Took about two years, but man was it worth it.
>>31762734
Toppest of kekkingtons
And with that... I'm off to class
>>31763892
How old were you.
I don't want to wear braces for 2 fucking years.
I was thinking more along the lines of veneers.
>>31761605
kinda related: I'm planning to start boxing soon. Most of my molars are beyond repair. It is my understanding that I can't get any kind of implants/bridge/partial denture, is this true?
Tbh I wouldn't mind simply removing what is beyond repair and leaving it at that, but I've read that it's not a good idea to do so.
What do?
>>31763721
>>31763702
>>31763686
interesting, thanks for posting
>>31764108
well it really depends on the clinical situation, can you provide a picture or a radiograph?
Whats the best way to whiten my teeth? I brush twice a day and floss once but they are still yellow as shit. Any advice?
>>31762404
not OP but dentist fag
you can do one of the following
composite restoration
veneers
crowns
orthodontics
will chewing gum improve my jaw/cheekbones?
>>31762648
damn nigge , i have no idea how i got a B in ortho.
you must be one of those high functioning autists.
jk well done brah
>>31764348
i dont know , bruxism tends to produce a marked enlargement of the facial muscles.but thats a disease.
too much chewing gum might give you TMJ problems though.
also only way to change cheekbones is with surgery...cuz you know...bones...
but you might be able to improve your face with botox or hyaluronic injections.google it.
What do? I floss, mouthwash, and use my panasonic toothbrush twice a day. My gums are still inflamed. I've already had gum reduction procedure due to me being in braces for 4 years.
>>31764439
pic related.
>>31764337
which would give the best result in the shortest time frame?
I don't want to wear braces.
recently a part of one of my teeth just broke off while eating, I think it was because of a cavity in that tooth or something.
I guess I have to go see a dentist now at some point...
>>31764323
use an over the counter bleaching product.
or visit a dentist and get a at home bleaching kit from them.
also reduce coffee and tea as well as other stuff that will stain your teeth.please understand that sometimes yellow is the natural color of your teeth....in that case you are fucked.(like myself)
>>31764456
composite restoration ,although you might have to go for a veneer if the gap is too large
>>31763878
I had braces for a year when I was like 14. I still wear retainers every once in a while (every third day or so) and my teeth are godlike now. I had a pretty big gap in my top teeth. If I don't wear my retainers for a long period the gap starts to come back though. One time I didn't wear my retainer for like 10 months and my gap was visible. When I put it in it was the most painful shit ever.
>>31764451
your smile is half teeth half gums, that is funny.
>>31761605
>>31762665
>>31761611
I had braces when I played football. My orthodontist gave me a special mouthgaurd for it. Then again it's not exactly boxing so I'm not getting hit in the mouth every 4 seconds.
>>31763686
doesn't brad pitt have a fake tooth?
>>31764303
Unfortunately not. My plebian opinion is that the following are beyond salvageable, they are quite literally just ruins at this point. The rest seem decent.
For reference, "left" is my left.
>>31764499
pretty self conscious about it. feels like my younger years in braces wasnt even worth it.
>>31764451
visit a periodontologist. the gums look swollen ,i would take a full blood count ,since might be a systemic cause...visit a periodontist bruh
>>31764486
Its not a huge gap, but if the two front teeth were each made wide enough to fill the gap it'd look weird as fuck because I'd have massive front teeth.
I guess the way around that would be 4 vaneers?
I don't know, I'm not a dentist.
Can I completely replace toothpaste with baking soda? (I already have and there doesn't seem to be a difference other than taste) will it fuck up my enamel if I'm using it everyday?
Also does fluoride actually have any adverse effects on your teeth?
>>31763702
>>31763794
Mouth-breathing has a long history in that people used to think breathing from, your mouth led to (was not created by) a bunch of deformities. Hence a "mouth breather". I used to be a mouth breather until I got braces (I'm >>31764493). Before I had the braces the orthodontist made me wear a mouth device that basically moved my bottom jaw forward. Essentially what I had was that when my jaw was resting my teeth weren't resting on each other properly and my chin would angle down to keep my mouth open. Now at normal resting position my mouth is closed.
>>31764527
well , we have a few options
1.a removable denture , but young people hate that
2.implants
3.bridge (stay away from this as much as possible)
depending on the situation and your financial situation
>>31761179
Toothpaste really doesn't matter. They're all basically equally effective.
>>31764470
but if yellow is the natural colour of my teeth i can still bleach them white right?
>>31764623
Are implants ok with boxing though? If not should I get a removable denture and remove it before fighting?
>>31764560
i would trim a little from the other side and then add composite to the place near the gap.
there would still be a small gap ,but not too noticeable.
ofc you can always go for lingual orthodontics, they put white braces behind your teeth...nobody would notice
>>31764601
Ah, so it's a genetic thing then?
>>31764567
P-pls respond
Is there a point in using this, or would I just have to replace the head every day?
>>31764567
baking soda is ok but you need a source of fluoride.so maybe use a fluoride mouthwash once or twice a day.
too much fluoride can cause fluorosis , which can produce white clouds on your teeth, sometimes these clouds will become stained and become brown.
also too much fluoride can cause death.remember kids,if you ever get fluoride poisoning,drink lots of milk.
>>31764666
Okay.
So there's plenty of options. When I get my bonus at the end of this year I'll look into getting my busted grill fix'd.
Cheers bro
Figures this suits the thread. I'm finally going to start the process of getting my teeth fixed. Tired of looking like a hobo when I'm smiling. They are quite crooked and I have a slight overbite. Anyone have experience with getting this corrected? I read in some cases they 'break' your jaw and put it in a better position. Did this improve your jawline? At the moment it's shitty even with low bodyfat (not horrible, but could be better). I hope they won't have to break my jaw but I can barely put my teeth on each other and my tongue is used to being curled up in the back.
Pic. related, my teeth are crooked worse but it's a similar overbite
I have to put braces at 21, don't even know why I haven't done this before.
>hold me brahs
I've been offered free bracers, but I'm not sure if I should get them. I'm 23 and I already look kind of young. Also... is there any way at all to whiten your teeth without damaging them?
And before you ask if I smoke while I drink coffee 6 times a day, I do not. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss every other day or so and regularly use mouthwash.
Would you guys say you would be bothered more by crooked teeth, or discolored ones?
>>31764660
if you are comfortable with a removable denture then i recommend that.
its cheaper and less problematic
having said that,implants are like teeth so you would just wear a mouth guard to protect them
>>31764671
No. I was the only one in my family with it. None of my parents or grandparents or uncles or aunts had it either.I'm not sure how much of ti is genetic but from what I understand is basically every baby born has a chance for it to happen. It's just a musculoskeletal abnormality in the way it grows when you're young.
>>31764767
I'm in the same situation but I'm 25. One day we'll smile like we are supposed to do
>>31764784
Ok thank you very much kind anon :)
Who else /only3wisdomteeth/ here?
>>31764654
to an extent, but the color will come back
i have tried it on myself more times i care to rem
>>31761605
they make mouthpieces for braces u derp
>>31764744
i was about to post about that same thing but i got error for duplicate file.
I have overbite too and i want that shit fixed for them possible 7/10 aesthetics
>>31764676
i-i did oneechan
>>31764783
Getting braces was the best thing I've ever done in my life, bar none. Nothing else has been better for my confidence or my aesthetics, in my opinion. Getting /fit/ makes me feel like half as good as getting braces did. I find shitty teeth incredibly unattractive. Even if they are white if they are messed up a 10/10 instantly becomes a 6/10 to me. I can deal with a little yellow but I can't deal with fucked up teeth.
>>31764767
Better now than never bro. I wouldnt mind braces now (I'm 21 as well) as I got em when I was in middle school and it was fucking awful combined with being a chubby fag.
>>31764807
I only had 2 you Cro-magnon.
>>31764736
T-thanks anon-sama
>>31764692
yes.you would replace the head .they say it makes it easier,i found it awkward to use though
>>31764783
Crooked teeth.
Having crooked teeth when you're older than 20 is just weird. Not trying to be a dick, mine aren't perfect either, but it's just weird for an adult to look like a child when smiling.
>>31764831
>tfw started on barces and getting /fit/
Can't wait for da future
>>31764744
well , not breaking the jaw but they would use braces (fixed ortho).although sometimes they can use something called a dahl appliance.
>>31764879
>>31764831
Thank you for these answers.. Really. You've opened my eyes a bit.
>>31761517
I dont drink soda, or anything other than milk/water really. Don't hardly eat candy, and brush my teeth once-twice a week. Never have bad breath, had maybe 3 cavaties in my life and they were all at young age when I used to eat candy. Is this bad, or is brushing 2x/day snake oil?
>>31764831
as a dentist , i go limp when i see a qt13.4 has crooked teeth.
i cant watch jav porn since every japanese porn star has shit teeth ....shame i have a jap fetish
:(
I used to punish my teeth so much, it's better now, after my dentist told me I either had, or was extremely close to gingivitis.
>tfw when the dental assistant "counts" the gum line. (size of gums I think)
>used to be 4s, now only 1 4 and mostly 1s and 2s.
>>31764932
It's a great feeling to constantly get compliments on your smile and to feel great to smile all the time. Girls CONSTANTLY compliment me on my smile (I do that gay half-smile that chicks love). If my teeth were all still all fucked up I would hate smiling.
>>31764788
How do I actually know if I have it or not? If I rest my jaw muscles completely while standing upright, my mouth opens about a centimeter and I also have a slight overbite.
Does this mean I could also be a mouth breather and there's something orthos can do to improve it?
>>31764960
nah keep brushing 2xday
>>31762719
>Being this retarded
Is this real?
>>31764989
I agree and I have the same problem. Fucking japs. You know what's even crazier is they are getting that dental surgery done where they flare out their canines because it's "kawaii". I think it's called yaeba, I don't know what the actual english term is. See pic.
>>31764997
actually there is a test for that
do this
close your mouth
put your hand near nostrils
see if you can feel air coming through
>>31764997
Do you breath through your mouth or nose? That's how you tell. I breathe through my nose now. My room-mate is an insane mouth-breather and you can tell just from listening to the dude, it's like a jet engine. There is still a gap in between my lips (like half a cm)when completely resting. You should just go see an ortho or a dentist and they might refer you to an ortho if it can be fixed. It's free to consult (at least here it is).
>>31763931
I was 14 at the time, and my teeth were all around fucked, that's why it took so long. Plus, moving teeth that far hurts like hell, and they didn't want to move them too quick, else I wouldn't have been able to talk
>>31765034
wow i didnt know about this.thanks anon.
the hell is that kek
>>31763931
2 years is a long time for braces. Depending on how bad your teeth are fucked you could get it fixed even in a couple months. It all depends on you and your teeth. You might also have to wear a retainer at night for the rest of your life as well.
>>31764810
I feel you brah
>>31764989
I don't know how high your standards are but Anri Okita seems to have nice teeth and she is my absolute favorite, at least when it comes to still active ones.
https://instagram.com/p/yvjzrmMB_1/
>>31765042
>>31765083
Thanks, guess I'm not a mouth breather then...just have shitty facial aesthetics.
>>31765131
sorry i generalized, there are a lot of really hot ones with good teeth, i think saori hara had gorgeous teeth.
>>31765157
still, that must suck, especially if you are into Japs.
>>31761179
>How often do you brush?
Haven't brushed in 3 months since I stopped being social.
I have before pictures and they look the same to me. I eat a lot of acidic food and drink green tea tho so it's good.
They're spaced, chipped, uneven, snaggled and generally fucked up anyways.
I'm a creep.
>>31765222
dude brush them twice a day
and you can get those fixed later when you get money.
can you find a job? dont give up man.
as a fellow robot if i was still in the US i would fix your teeth for free but im not....
>>31765274
I'm still in Uni. Thanks for being positive.
>tow never really took any care of my teeth as a child
>tfw teeth got chipped to fuck
>tfw too embarrassed to go to the dentist due to chipped and bad teeth
If I order teeth whitening shit on ebay from the USA will they deliver it to Europe or send me some water down 0.1% shit?
>>31765444
>tfw i actually did go to the dentist and i got fillings, the filling either fell out or my tooth around the filling started to kill itself
I fucking hate that dentist
I fucking hate my life
hold me /fa/ :(
>>31765467
>/fa/ :(
No wonder you're such an emotional faggot.
>>31765467
/fit/ i swear i meant /fit/
>look after teeth
>braces/headgear/retainer
>brush often
>ver ylittle sugar in diet
>grind teeth like a mothefucker
>gettign a mouth guard later
>no cavities and good oral care habits but still grind my teeth so badly that I need to pay 400$ for the inconvenience and discomfort of a mouth guard
I am mad as fuck.
>>31765498
it's alright, this thread could just as well be on /fa/
>>31765512
Thank you based anon
>>31761179
I refuse to believe that anyone's teeth look like that. They're all smooth and rounded, like Super Mario mushrooms.
Damn, I really wish I could go back and force myself to take better care of myself, but I have been brushing, flossing, and rinsing after middle school.
>>31765552
*ever since after middle school
>>31761554
>best chewing gum
The best chewing gum for your teeth is a Xylitol chewing gum.
Trident now has Xylitol in it, but it's not much. I'm not going to find it for you, but there are published studies that recommend a certain number of milligrams of xylitol for 30 minutes after a meal.
Higher-content Xylitol gums are kind of shitty to chew. They tend to be 'natural', so they're kind of waxy and go flavorless quickly. But since your goal is just to change the pH level in your mouth after a meal, that's fine. Chew it for 30 mins, spit it out, and switch to a tasty gum if you just like chewing.
>>31764451
>>31765510
400 dollarinos for a mouth guard wtf man you're being jewed hard, i'm a UK dentist and we only charge 30 bong dollars for a soft splint check other areas for prices man, if you have your insurance paying for it I suppose that's fine,
>>31765552
You have plaque all over your cervical area, look up toothbrushing techniques.
>>31765552
Man your teeth look great, I'm no tooth connoisseur, but I can't really see anything wrong with your teeth.
>>31761517
when i was 13 i drank nothing but soda and never brushed my teeth i have big cavities in all my front teeth since then I have took care of them brushing after every meal with whitening toothpaste are the holes fixable and how expensive would it be
they are huge i live in the usa
okay this isn't quite dental but it's about my lips. my fucking lips are -always- dry and it's infuriating. i drink enough water my urine is almost never yellow (except in the morning) so i feel that's not it. i live in the chicago area and have to stay indoors heated, and outside it's fucking windy, so i figure that contributes.
but i feel like i'm addicted to vaseline, if i don't put a little dab of it on my lips every day my lips feel dry and rough and awful. i don't ever put on shit like carmax or lipchap cause it smells weird to me.
i just want to be off the smack. please help..
>>31761559
You really need custom trays if you want to bleach your teeth effectively.
I had some made by DirectWhite.com. I think it was about $70. They send dental alginate (powder that mixes into a quick-setting rubber). You mix up the alginate, press it into an impression device, then bite down on it. Send it off, and a couple of weeks later they send back custom trays.
They also sell bleach. It worked pretty well for me. If I recall correctly, tooth bleach is carbamide peroxide, which converts to hydrogen peroxide upon contact with your saliva. You'll see ridiculous numbers like "70%", but that's pretty meaningless. It converts to a much lower percentage of hydrogen peroxide.
Consider buying a non-American toothpaste with Novamin in it (I think Proctor & Gamble bought the rights to distribution in the USA, and now you can't find any toothpaste here with it) to strengthen your enamel. MI Paste is also supposed to work.
>>31765102
>>31762447 here
>You might also have to wear a retainer at night for the rest of your life as well.
Man, fuck this, I've been debating getting braces this entire thread, but this seems like too big a deal breaker. I'll just hope it doesn't get anymore crooked.
>>31765615
I think vaseline is your only option.
Only thing I can think of is don't ever fucking lick your lips that makes them dryer especially if it's cold,
>>31765615
Are you on accutane or something? Vaseline and other petroleum based oils doesn't work for me personally either. Try a water based moisturizer. I avoid lip products in general and just use a my bulk or facial moisturizer.
>>31765615
What kind of soap do you use?
After I shower, I put on some coconut oil. A very small amount all over my face, including my lips. Works great for me.
>>31765102
2 year is a pretty average rate for conventional fixed orthodontics, invisilalign and all that other 6 months crap doesn't seem to be as effective.
>>31761517
Hey dent bro/s, is there a way to fix my underbite without resorting to surgery?
Is 2nd molar worth saving? Bottom left one is decayed and to be honest is nearly impossible to clean it properly. Is it better to have it removed?
>>31765695
Different dentist here
Post a side view however I think the most they can do is camouflage it by pushing the uppers but i'm no orthodontist just a regular dentist.
>>31765661
just some normal dove soap, but i don't put it on my lips or anything. i'll try something like coconut oil for my face.
>>31765708
All your permanent teeth are worth saving due to the fact that Dentures aren't as good as your natural teeth and Implants are expensive as fuck, if you can't access them at the back then buy a single tufted brush.
>>31765752
Didn't even know that existed, thanks.
>>31765695
>>31765732
Here you go.
>>31765615
If you use a lot of lip balm and vaseline your lips dry out automatically as soon as you stop using them. Your lips get "addicted" to it if makes sense.
I think there are types of vaseline that don't cause this, so look that up. Your lips might need a break from being constantly moisturized by an outside source.
>>31765850
See it doesn't look like you have a severe class 3, looks like it's skeletal unfortunately, I think it's just camouflaging if you don't want surgery, so that means you'll still need to wear braces for a couple of years and then wear a retainer for rest of your life at night.
If you live in the UK the NHS provides the treatment for free if you're under 17 or 17 but in full education.
Dunno about other systems though.
>>31761517
do I rest my tongue on the hard or soft palate when my mouth is closed?
Considering veneers once I'm not poor, any advice?
>>31761517
I mouthbreathe in my sleep. How much of an effect will this have on plaque forming? I floss every day but I always get plaque buildup
>>31765898
Thanks for the help m8. I live in the US and I don't have healthcare right now, though I'm trying to work on that.
>>31765695
lol ape.
Should I keep using a waterpik? I've been using it on top of flossing and brushing, but I don't know if it actually does anything? Does it help my gums at least?
>>31761517
My ortho is pushing this hard. In need of a redpill. Does it actually work? It's $750 but halves my treatment which I'm skeptical about. Thanks.
Check out my teeth progress m8's
>>31766208
If youre thinking about getting braces, i highly recommend you doing it. It will suck of course, but it was definitely one of the best decisions of my life. I-i can finally smile
>>31765615
>IKTF
I put aquaphor on them at night but they still get chapped
>tfw will never be able to kiss a girl
>>31766105
I-I have feelings too friend. :^(
>tfw chipped front tooth and cant afford to get it fixed
its gotten a lot worse over the past few months too, so im rather sure im gonna need an implant which will be even more expensive
>>31766227
got braces for 2 years, going down in june. im fucking ecstatic
>>31766166
>$750
Mang fuck that. If it's not even required to finish the treatment just suck it up and wait a bit longer.
>>31766306
It will suck at first bro. Youll be wanting them off at first. But when you see how fast your teeth move...bang
>>31766306
When you get them off run your tongue across your teeth its amazing.
Also wear your fucking retainer, or say hello braces again.
>>31766603
at night only or what
I have really sensitive, receding gums. How do I fix this shit? I brush almost everyday, and I don't do it hard, in fact I got a soft toothbrush just because of my sensitive gums.
>>31766920
my dentist said only to do vertical strokes because I have some receding gums on my lower canine
>>31761179
Every day with activated charcoal
>>31761517
Is the fact that my jaw is like 1 cm further compared with.... upper row of teeth associated with some drinking/eating habits? I cant properly take a bite out of anything.
>>31761517
Shit, sorry for not actually lurking, here i go:
>>31761546
Yes, only after brushing. Gum/water rinse after eating
>>31761554
Chew after every meal to remove debris. I chew throughout the day, this produces saliva which balances out the oral pH, not allowing cavities to develop
>>31761558
All have mostly the same effect. In brushing, paste is more of a lubricant, 90% of the job does the brush. I recommend an electric toothbrush, simple one for ~20EUR, not a fancy one. Does the job much better
>>31761559
You wont get the same effect as professional ones. Poorfag versions are those White-Strip things, they help somewhat. In the office we use up to 44% hydrogen peroxide, which guarantees 2-3 shades brighter
>>31761568
Worth it. Get a tongue scraper and notice how your bad breath is gone
>>31762317
You can ask the dentist to trim them into a new shape, or make veneers. This is a cosmetic procedure and will result in increased chance of cavities/fractures, but we're willing to take your money and do that to you
>>31762404
It's genetic i'm afraid. In most orthodontic cases the teeth just separate again after treatment. Best bet is to trim them and get veneers.
>>31762698
Normal in small amount. Shills will tell you otherwise. Or maybe im a shill. Oy vey!
>>31765612
I'd guess fillings are the cheapest options. You can get a post/core and get a crown, but that will cost a lot
Can't answer everything because im a huge faggot, but keep em coming
>>31767436
Waterpiks: better than, worse than, or equal to standard flossing?
>>31767436
Any tips on dealing with gum recession? Dentist told me I had a bad case of periodontal disease.
>>31767436
>Worth it. Get a tongue scraper and notice how your bad breath is gone
also it doesn't have some downsides ? (i've read that clearing a tongue can allow other bacterias to go on)
>>31767595
bump, i use this shit, seems to get all the junk out of my teeth.
although i use it at full speed and it hits my gums, could that weaken my gums?
>>31767595
Worse, it's not as good for your gums as flossing.
I only have 24 teeth is this normal
>>31762286
>med kids have their study and thats it
Confirmed for knowing nothing. In 3rd year now and we started clinical training halfway in the middle of first year.
I've got bruxism, and I haven't really done anything about it. Is it possible that braces will fix my problem? I really don't want to wear a mouthguard or retainer for the rest of my life.
>pls respond
>>31769911
If you're 12
>>31761872
breh don't try to get white teeth like the pic OP posted.
It looks creepy
>>31767634
That's why you clean it 2 times a day
>>31761568
its good, do it, there are scrapes for that, it decreases the general bacteria level in mouth by 50 %, will make plaque be created slower
>>31771379
you mean tongue cleaning twice a day ?
>>31770844
>started clinical training half way through first year
Doing an OSCE of taking blood pressure doesnt count. What clinical procedures were you practicing then? Doing stitches or casts or something?
