^Yeah, intuitively, I feel that veganism is unhealthy. I take supplements but the body has evolved to accept these susbtances in specific forms... I think I am going to begin consuming dairy again. Possibly even sustainably sourced fatty fish too, allegedly good for gums...
This thread gives me chills.
I haven't visited the dentist in over 6 years, and im absolutely terrified to do so. I was traumatized as a child and it's a struggle to convince myself to go.. but my teeth are not doing so well, i think been half-english has pre-disposed me to fucked teeth. There all perfectly in alignment except for one, but my gums are bleeding almost everytime i brush my teeth.. the plaque buildup behind my bottom teeth has solidified so much that its become an extension of the teeth.. i've chipped one tooth and i've had all my wisdom teeth pulled out. There also stained yellow from tea and past cigarette use..
I think the enamel on one of the top molars has been partially stripped and exposed a nerve because if i touch it with my nail, it sends a super sharp pain through my gums. This makes me more afraid just to get a scale and clean from the dentist..
I wish i could just pay them an advance in cash to knock me unconscious with an anaesthetic.
I feel you buddy, I really do... Best thing to do is just face up to it and get to the denitst. I'll tell you one secret I have learned, and its that teeth do not spontaneously regenerate. They don't really self-heal either...
I had a fair bit of plaque too behind my teeth but had it scraped off and now I (very carefully) use an electric toothbrush.
The ssensitivity or pain you describe may be from receding gums; they eventually expose the root which causes pain. Flossing is really the only way to prevent gum recession and maintaining a neutral-ish oral environment...
I know you are Australian- are you in Melbourne- let me know, I know a truly gentle dentist I can reccomend if keen...
I too blame my english heritage. My sisters first set of teeth emerged already decayed and my family have always had problems with teeth. It sucks tbh...
My panic is about how much money I´ll have to spend.
Oh yeah, but you just have no choice. A cheap dentist is not one I could trust. It frustrates me spending money on this but have. no. choice.
I guess I am fortunate in the sense that I don't have to be that concerned by expense. I inherited enough money to ensure that I can waste it on rectifying mistakes of a drug addicted lowlife. Still, fuck that! :D
Right on. The long we wait the worst it gets. Good old days when my worry was only the pain, now I have to think of all the money plus do it in different dentists as everyone specializes in a very narrow part of the treatment. I should have become a dentist instead.
Can you please? Can you be a dentist that is very easy with his prescription pad too? :D
I feel like an ass complaining about this shit really. But fuck.
I am off to the dentist soon and have taken some methadone to see me through it. Good excuse I think....