[ SECRET POST #2377 ]

[case]

⌈ Secret Post #2377 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

01.


__________________________________________________



02.


__________________________________________________



03.


__________________________________________________



04.


__________________________________________________



05.


__________________________________________________



06.


__________________________________________________



07.


__________________________________________________



08.


__________________________________________________



09.


__________________________________________________



10.


__________________________________________________



11.













Notes:

Secrets Left to Post: 03 pages, 071 secrets from Secret Submission Post #340.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 1 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I think my gums have receded to the point I'll need surgery. It's my own fault, and I kind of hate myself for it. Ugh. I really hope it'll just require dental surgery (dentist's office, local anesthetic) and not formal surgery (hospital, general anesthetic). But life doesn't usually skimp on punishment for the dumb shit I do.

[(Anonymous)]

Brushing in the opposite direction?

[(Anonymous)]

DA

More likely not brushing/not brushing the gums. Bushing one direction, instead of in a circle like you're supposed to, is more likely to damage the teeth not the gums.

[(Anonymous)]

wait what, circles? you're supposed to brush from the gum to the end of the teeth

the upper teeth, up to down, and the lower teeth, down to low

and then the tops of the molars in circles

waiiit is this why all those cartoons have people brushing their teeth like that?

[(Anonymous)]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean with "down to low" but I've always been taught that you're supposed to brush in circles, and that's all I've ever seen or heard of anywhere (other than that doing it in back and forth is bad).

[(Anonymous)]

ayrt

whoops, I meant "down to up"

why are we being taught different brushing techniques in different parts of the world???

[(Anonymous)]

There ARE risk factors for gingivitis/periodontal disease (and it sounds like OP hit at least some of them), but sometimes, no matter how well you take care of your teeth, you'll still end up with it. Parent brushed/flossed/etc. regularly, and still ended up losing every tooth by 40. *shrug* Sometimes it's just wacky genetics.

[(Anonymous)]

I had to get a graft when my gums receded too much, and I didn't have to go to a hospital but a specialized dental office that offered the service. I was given the option of getting drugged up but remaining conscious or getting knocked out entirely, which I personally chose the latter. they just take a piece off the roof of your mouth and graft it onto the gums. I've heard the pain/healing process is similar to getting your wisdom teeth removed but I haven't gotten mine out so I can't say for sure. it did suck though.
that's most of the information I can remember, at least the ones that addressed your concerns. it was a long time ago for me so not sure how accurate it is but it'll give you a place to start, maybe?

[elaminator]

Oh man, I hope it isn't that bad. Have you already been to a dentist? I imagine you haven't since you aren't sure, but anyway, good luck when you go! Might want to try getting an appointment soon if you're in a lot of pain. You wouldn't want it getting worse.

Anyway, my gums have receded too (not enough for surgery, though) and it sucks, but there's no helping it now. :( (Apparently I brushed too hard...)

[(Anonymous)]

I recently had surgery because I didn't have enough gum tissue near my bottom teeth. For me, it wasn't too big a deal. They just used local anesthetic, took some tissue from the roof of my mouth, and grafted it to the gums. The most difficult part for me was having to eat relatively soft things for, like, a week (though part of why that was hard for me is because my diet is already limited). The pain was only bad for the first couple days. The surgery was about a month ago, and it still itches a little every once in a while, but that's all. Oh, and I've been going through mouthwash like crazy; I was supposed to use it 4-5 times a day for the first week.

It might be more difficult if you need more extensive grafts, though? idk