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Look after your hecking teeth guys.

It’s Time To Go

It’s Time To Go

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Dec 2, 2017
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I was really down and sad as a teenager, and as a result from the age of 13 to about the age of 22/23 odd, I brushed my teeth less than a dozen times, whilst also smoking regularly, eating like shit, not taking care of myself at all. Didn't go to a dentist either since 2004 till this week either, but I've had this throbbing tooth pain for over a year and finally decided I should just go the dentist and get it sorted.

I already lost a couple teeth over the years, but according to the dentist, I got one tooth thats infected and so full of holes it can't be saved, 5 others that also need to come out but it'll have to be done in stages rather than all at once, a couple more that he's not sure can be saved but they're gonna try. Hurts like fuck, got the extraction scheduled for early next week for the bad tooth.

TL:DR - Look after your hecking teeth guys. When I was a teenager, I sort of imagined I'd have committed suicide by now so my teeth weren't really worth bothering with, but I really regret it now.


edit - I didn't brush my teeth cos I didn't have anyone telling me to do it, no friends to tell me, I was smoking pretty consistently so I always stank of tobacco anyway, my family weren't telling me what to do or stuff like that, and I was really depressed and didn't give a shit. I didn't even think I'd live this long, honestly.


edit edit - picture of teeth which isn't great cos its hard to get your own teeth in a picture

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Woolley

Woolley

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Oct 25, 2017
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How do you go 10 years barely brushing your teeth? If I miss one morning I feel horrible the rest of the day.
 
EJS

EJS

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The Fallen
Oct 31, 2017
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Wait you brushed your teeth < 12 times total in 10 years?
 

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This thread is already fascinating for the simple fact that we have someone who brushed their teeth an exaggerated dozen times or less in a decade. That is some shit.

Also the thread title lead me to believe that I'd see something along the lines of "take care of your teeth and make sure you go for a cleaning every year" or something more understandable. Hell, even missing the dentist for a few years. But not going to one for a decade and also not brushing more than a handful of times for just as long? That is insane.
 
Rodderick

Rodderick

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Oct 25, 2017
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If you brushed your teeth about once a year for a decade I'm frankly amazed there's anything left to salvage in your mouth.
 
EJS

EJS

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The Fallen
Oct 31, 2017
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Sorry to hear OP. That really sucks but that seems crazy to me.
 
HiLife

HiLife

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Oct 25, 2017
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Less than 12 times a decade? Wtf.

Just went to the dentist today too. No cavities or gingivitis. Yay.
 

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Alot of guys are probably going to roast you, but I get it. Depression as a teenager is so shit, after I dropped out I went through a year episode without brushing, and barely showering. I never went out so I didn't give a shit so I feel you brother.
 
CountAntonio

CountAntonio

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Oct 25, 2017
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Are you American? I am and it's so damn frustrating knowing even good insurance covers damn near nothing at the dentist. Yes take care of your teeth.
 
Conciliator

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Oct 25, 2017
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man I thought this thread would make me feel guilty b/c I haven't been to the dentist in a couple years, but Jesus even I brush my teeth every day

CountAntonius said:
Are you American? I am and it's so damn frustrating knowing even good insurance covers damn near nothing at the dentist. Yes take care of your teeth.
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True and relevant to my above sentiment
 
Alastor3

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Woolley said:
How do you go 10 years barely brushing your teeth? If I miss one morning I feel horrible the rest of the day.
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when I was younger at 13-14 , i had a big operation and I remember not brushing my teeth for a few months after that. After a while, the shit on your teeth start to pile up and become really hard, you can't even brush it off without going to the dentist
 

D65

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Oct 26, 2017
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OP that isn't... Not taking care of your teeth.

That's something else entirely.

I mean, gosh!
 
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It’s Time To Go

It’s Time To Go

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Dec 2, 2017
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CountAntonius said:
Are you American? I am and it's so damn frustrating knowing even good insurance covers damn near nothing at the dentist. Yes take care of your teeth.
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No I was in the UK and Ireland, and in the part of ireland I was in, finding a dentist that would accept the bill being covered by the state health care system was also a lot of work. We were on the list for a place for a year, then we got a letter saying because we hadn't showed up in a year, we were being taken off the list.
 
OrangeNova

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Oct 30, 2017
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I got Bells Palsy from dirty dentist tools when I was 17, didn't brush my teeth for 5 years, and it's still hard to do it even now 11 years later... I get it.
 
EJS

EJS

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Oct 31, 2017
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Can you just get your mouth blown out and a new set? I know many people that got their existing teeth filed down and got a set of dentures.
 
andrew

andrew

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Oct 25, 2017
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holy god your breath. just thinking about the gum discomfort, the amount of plaque...giving me shivers.

Sorry you had to learn this extremely painful and expensive lesson. Hope you've sought professional help with your mental health as well.
 
CountAntonio

CountAntonio

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Oct 25, 2017
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Conciliator said:
man I thought this thread would make me feel guilty b/c I haven't been to the dentist in a couple years, but Jesus even I brush my teeth every day



True and relevant to my above sentiment
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I feel you. It's pretty bad and you should still go for cleaning and any major work that they do cover but it is really disheartening and frustrating when you find out how little is covered and how damn expensive EVERYTHING is.

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No I was in the UK and Ireland, and in the part of ireland I was in, finding a dentist that would accept the bill being covered by the state health care system was also a lot of work. We were on the list for a place for a year, then we got a letter saying because we hadn't showed up in a year, we were being taken off the list.
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That really sucks.
 
Pet

Pet

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Oct 25, 2017
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Totally agreed.

My mouth is the most expensive part of me. Easily spent tens of thousands of dollars on my teeth.

ONE implant came out to be around $5,000. That doesn't include the root canals, crowns, and general work I've had done.

I brush and floss twice a day, but sadly some of it is genetic, and some of it is just pure neglect from high school/college. Also from my 50% sugar diet.
 
Anubis

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I also advice everyone to remove their wisdom teeth asap. My original dentist said I didn't have to and fast forward years later and it was decaying. The most piercing pain I have ever experienced that I don't wish on anyone.
 
Jessie

Jessie

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Oct 27, 2017
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I went through something similar (teenage depression), but nowhere near as disgusting thankfully. So I was able to get veneers on my smile and whiten the rest.
 
Alice

Alice

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Nov 2, 2017
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Speaking of teeth, and looking after them, there's a little known fact about tooth infections:

They can, and will affect your heart. An infected tooth can go as far as infecting your heart via your nerves and can get life threatening.

Always look after your teeth people.
 
Volimar

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Instead of going after the OP, maybe we should concentrate on the message. Dental health is very important!


Also, lift with your legs. Seriously. I'm in a wheelchair. Take my advice on this. Lift with your legs.
 
TheIdiot

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Oct 27, 2017
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Get in the habit of flossing every day or at least every other day if you don't, guys. That's incredibly important for proper dental care.

Also buy yourself a tongue cleaner to properly clean the back of your tongue which is where most of that odor-emitting bacteria rests.

And if you use mouthwash make sure it doesn't contain alcohol.
 

D65

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Oct 26, 2017
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Pet said:
Totally agreed.

My mouth is the most expensive part of me. Easily spent tens of thousands of dollars on my teeth.

ONE implant came out to be around $5,000. That doesn't include the root canals, crowns, and general work I've had done.

I brush and floss twice a day, but sadly some of it is genetic, and some of it is just pure neglect from high school/college. Also from my 50% sugar diet.
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Can I ask. Was the tap water where you grew up infused with fluoride?
 
illrated

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Oct 25, 2017
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Don't forget to floss also people. I was not flossing enough and I had to get a deep cleaning done to all my teeth, that was worse then getting my wisom teeth removed. Plus my teeth are senstive as hell for the last couple months since I had it done.
 
Reckheim

Reckheim

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Oct 25, 2017
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soo ... you're just going to be missing like 7 teeth or are you getting implants?

Damn bro, there is a difference between 'not taking care of your teeth' and brushing 12 times in a decade.
 

Syf

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I always brush in the morning, and brush & floss at night. Can't even imagine how bad it must've been if you really only brushed less than a dozen times in ten years.
 
Azzanadra

Azzanadra

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Oct 25, 2017
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Reminds me to take better care of my teeth, jeez. I still brush my teeth at least once a day, I often forget in the morning (though I always brush at night).

Last time I went to the Dentist was 3 years ago (last year of High School) when I was told I had a few cavities, but I haven't followed up since then. Should I be worried?
 
PhoenixDark

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CountAntonius said:
Are you American? I am and it's so damn frustrating knowing even good insurance covers damn near nothing at the dentist. Yes take care of your teeth.
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This isn't true. There are an abundance of great insurance plans offered by employers, and some good ones for individuals. The problem is that a lot of people don't know know what coverage they should get, some people would rather pay for cheap/terrible insurance than spend an extra $30 a month for a better plan, and a lot of people have terrible hygiene that leads to expensive major work.

Brush at least twice a day, floss every day, and watch your sugar intake. Stop drinking trash like Mountain Dew. If you have sugar or pop/soda, try to drink some water shortly afterwards.
 
BonneMort

BonneMort

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Oct 28, 2017
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Dread it. Run from it. Dentist still arrives.

In all seriousness, after I had one cavity, I started being paranoid with my teeth. The pain of treating it, specially with that motherf****** drill... never again, I tell ya.
 

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OP, surely the NHS will help you out with dental treatment, especially if your are not in employment.

My crown only cost me £180-200 and that is with being employed.
 
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