Let's talk teeth...

perhaps, but highly informative. thanks. ;-)

28 teeth...one is an implant, though...tragic whitewater rafting accident.

And floss after brushing, then rinse with mouthwash...

I have teeth.

28 teeth...one is an implant, though...tragic whitewater rafting accident.

And floss after brushing, then rinse with mouthwash...

do you have a titanium screw? i want to go that route as to get rid of this bridge...

I have 28 teeth!! You only need to floss once a day folks. It takes that long for bacteria to have any effect.

I was advised floss, then scrape around with the perio brush (I think that's what it is called - little pointy round brush for getting in the spaces and the little pockets between the teeth and gums, that you don't have if your mouth is healthy), then regular brush, then mouthwash. This way, the less pleasant parts get done first. I have traditionally hated flossing, and that's why I now have to see a periodontist.

I remember from anthropology that humans have 2-1-2-3 heterodont uppers, can't remember if this applies to the mandible as well. If so, that is 32 teeth-2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 pre-molars and 3 molars-multiplied by 4 gives you 32. Anyway, brush 'em good

Alright now, we've got the brushing and flossing down pat, but does anyone here scrape their tongue? I've seen those scrapers next to the brushes at the drugstore.

My dentist gave me one of those on my last visit. At first I thought the idea of it was gross, but they actually do work quite well.

I have 28 teeth - - I wasn't born with wisdom teeth. I'm part of the process of evolutionary advancement. Wisdom teeth are not needed.

I most definately brush my tongue.

And not to be a debbie downer but please make sure your dentist does check you tongue carefully. A good friend of mine, who religiously sees the dentist every 6 months, was diagnosed with tongue cancer 2 years ago. She had a very large portion of her tongue removed, received chemo, and had a small section of her arm muscle used as a graft to build up the removed section, etc. She fine now but it's been a long haul for her with speech therapy as well. She was never a smoker, or chewed tobacco, no alcohol. Luckily her dentist found it.

OK, sorry for the non-positive post. But maybe it will save someone's life.

I have 24 teeth, pedo size mouth, hard to believe I know. Remember only floss the teeth you want to keep. I actually use Glide (wonderful stuff) and not floss and I do it before I brush.

I do use floss to cut pretty sheet cakes though. It cuts the cake without messing the frosting or decorative topping. Use an extra long piece of floss, wrap ends around index fingers, push it straight down to the bottom of the cake, release one end and pull it out the side. Don't go back up the cake. Wipe off any extra crumbs or icing. Continue across the cake horizontally and then vertically. You can barely see the cuts made by the floss, but it works great.

I have teeth.

I have 32 teeth (but I had my wisdom teeth pulled! or so they told me... ) & I'll have to be the one to admit I don't floss! My husband gets onto me daily about that & my coffee addiction. But I have only had 1 cavity my whole life, no braces & nothing but a bit of teeth grinding. I do brush my tongue, though. Flossing is one of those habits I know I should do, but can't get around to making myself actually do it.

14 uppers
14 lowers

I only had 2 top wisdom teeth, none on the bottom. That could explain alot. ;-) I use those little picks with the floss attached. SO easy!! I do it before brushing, brush that tongue for sweet breath, then mouth rinse.

14 uppers
14 lowers

I only had 2 top wisdom teeth, none on the bottom. That could explain alot. ;-) I use those little picks with the floss attached. SO easy!! I do it before brushing, brush that tongue for sweet breath, then mouth rinse.

I love those little pick things with the floss. Great invention!

love the tongue scrapper. scrape, floss then brush - all the stuff out.i'm a hygienist and they say it really doesn't matter when you floss as long as you floss once every day to remove the bacteria from between your teeth and below the gum. but, once i know what's lurking around in my mouth i want to brush and rinse. titanium is the best implant out there. 28 teeth had 4 pulled for ortho then had room for wisdom teeth -go figure.

I have 32 teeth (but I had my wisdom teeth pulled! or so they told me... ) & I'll have to be the one to admit I don't floss! My husband gets onto me daily about that & my coffee addiction. But I have only had 1 cavity my whole life, no braces & nothing but a bit of teeth grinding. I do brush my tongue, though. Flossing is one of those habits I know I should do, but can't get around to making myself actually do it.

:nono1: ...at least you have admitted it. What ever does your dentist say?

That I should get in the habit. But most dentists can't even see the cavity that I had (composite), so I don't get reprimanded too much. I get more reprimands for not wearring my mouthpiece for bruxism.... I don't relish the idea of slobbering all over myself at night.:funn:

That I should get in the habit. But most dentists can't even see the cavity that I had (composite), so I don't get reprimanded too much. I get more reprimands for not wearring my mouthpiece for bruxism.... I don't relish the idea of slobbering all over myself at night.:funn:

...you got some good chompers there!

That I should get in the habit. But most dentists can't even see the cavity that I had (composite), so I don't get reprimanded too much. I get more reprimands for not wearring my mouthpiece for bruxism.... I don't relish the idea of slobbering all over myself at night.:funn:

I got a custom one of those a year ago from the dentist. A few weeks later, I decided it needed a really thorough cleaning, so I "dipped" it for a few MINUTES in scalding water. The next time I wore it, I bit down and it broke into several pieces. I didn't tell the dentist last summer when I saw him, but I think I better fess up when I see him on Saturday - I really need to replace it. And I think I'll ask him for specific instructions on proper cleaning methods.

P.S. I wore it long enough to remember the slobbering - I have to agree that it's not a FUNN side effect!

14 uppers
14 lowers

I only had 2 top wisdom teeth, none on the bottom. That could explain alot. ;-) I use those little picks with the floss attached. SO easy!! I do it before brushing, brush that tongue for sweet breath, then mouth rinse.

Me too!! Maybe we are related!! Let's discuss when you are here. I have some weird relatives so you should be scared.:shock:

Floss is also a great way to slice logs of goat cheese without smashing them to bits. Creates nice goat cheese discs.

Floss is also a great way to slice logs of goat cheese without smashing them to bits. Creates nice goat cheese discs.

Maybe that's what I should use it for... Actually this post almost caused me to buy some of those new floss gadgets at the drugstore today. I stress the ALMOST.

Use for floss . . . for those that sew, it is a great way to make gathers in fabric. Put the floss down on the material, put a straight pin in the material, wrap the floss around the pin a few times, zig-zag back and forth across the floss down the length of the fabric, when finished just pull the floss. It does a wonderful job gathering the fabric. Because it is so strong, it doesn't break like thread.

Use for floss . . . for those that sew, it is a great way to make gathers in fabric. Put the floss down on the material, put a straight pin in the material, wrap the floss around the pin a few times, zig-zag back and forth across the floss down the length of the fabric, when finished just pull the floss. It does a wonderful job gathering the fabric. Because it is so strong, it doesn't break like thread.

Y'all are still on the teeth thread.
I wonder how many teeth the little buck tooth rolling smilie has. :rofl:

Y'all are still on the teeth thread.
I wonder how many teeth the little buck tooth rolling smilie has. :rofl:

Well - it's been a slow night. ;-) What did your little teethies sink into tonight?

I've just solved this whole debate!!! I just happened to stumble across this video.
[nomedia]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3P6nlXhTtk"]YouTube - Will It Blend? - Dental Hygiene Surprise[/COLO[/nomedia]