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catsofyore · 5 months

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From the book Caroline's Party, 1972. Illustrated by Pierre Probst and written by Jane Carruth.

#cat #cats #catsofyore #cats of yore #black cat #iluustration #dental hygiene

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incognitopolls · 5 months

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We ask your questions so you don’t have to! Submit your questions to have them posted anonymously as polls.

#polls #incognito polls #anonymous #tumblr polls #tumblr users #questions #dental #dental hygiene #dental health #teeth #dentist #dentistry #polls about health

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quinquinqui · 7 months

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do you ever worry that ant dentists (being dentists that are humans that simply perform on ants) reach to pull out their ant sized mirrors to look in the ant’s mouth, but accidentally pull out their regular human-sized mirror instead, and burn the ant?? I think about this a lot and it’s the one thing keeping me away from insect dentistry.

#dental hygiene #ants #scary thought

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copperbadge · 6 months

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A while back, I remember you talking about a toothbrush that was so good you almost didn't need to floss? Do you remember what toothbrush it was? Thank you!

Oh sure! Although you may be slightly misremembering, I've definitely posted about that.

For context, as with many people with ADHD I have trouble managing dental hygiene, and while I usually manage to brush twice a day, flossing is beyond me. Especially because I also have unusually sensitive gums -- I've had dentists in the past who were like "Yeah, I can see why you don't floss." There are some people for whom the whole "if you floss regularly it'll toughen your gums" thing simply isn't true. (It's...possible that's true for everyone, there have been very few actual studies with good data on the efficacy and impact of flossing.)

My current dentist recommended that if I wasn't going to floss, I should get an electric toothbrush -- she said any electric toothbrush is at least better than only manual brushing without flossing, but the Phillips Sonicare is the one she recommended. She said that using the Sonicare, as long as you use it for at least two minutes solid and make sure you hit your gumlines, was almost as good as flossing.

I think it's a great indication of how people who struggle with certain tasks and also the medical professionals treating them can sometimes focus so hard on what you ought to be doing that they miss what you are capable of doing -- sure it would probably actually be best if I flossed, but since that's not really on the table, my dentist and I chose to seek almost-as-good alternatives rather than just go back into the cycle of "I don't floss and you scold me for it" which dominated the first 35 years or so of my life. It's one of those perfect is the enemy of good things, where your options seem to be "success or failure" but are actually "success, moderate improvement, or failure".

#teeth #flossing #dental hygiene #sam has adhd

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desultory-suggestions · 1 month

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If you are someone who struggles with dental hygiene due to mental health issues or neurodiversity and you just can't seem to change your routine or motivate yourself, I highly recommend investing in the right tools for you. Often advice starts with "Just form a habit! Just set a reminder!" but these things are not always enough to help when there are external stressors that cause avoidance.

An electric toothbrush and small portable waterpik have been amazing for me. I hate flossing, I find it tedious, and painful, and I avoid it. A waterpik on the other hand is fast, easy, and extremely effective. I also didn't realize how tedious I found brushing until I got an affordable electric brush. It helps do the majority of the work for me, feels nice, and has a timer to help me brush for the right amount of time. I hated mouthwash because it always burns my tongue, so I switched to alcohol-free mouthwash that doesn't.

These small changes have vastly changed my relationship to dental hygiene. If you can't get yourself to the bathroom, keep your brush by the bed. If you hate mint toothpaste use kids toothpaste with a more gentle flavor. If you need to have a brush on the go carry Colgate Wisps. Stop trying to force yourself to fit into an uncomfortable system, instead try to build one that fits your needs.

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reality-detective · 11 days

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It's time to HEAL your TEETH!🦷

The key is to have as little bad bacteria as possible in your mouth, and that's how you can achieve it! How does your dental hygiene look like? 🤔

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vintagepromotions · 26 days

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'Introducing a toothpaste that tastes so great, kids will rush to brush.'

Advertisement for Crest For Kids toothpaste (1987).

#vintage advertisement #1980s #crest #toothpaste #crest for kids #children #dental care #dental hygiene #bathroom

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ratbastarddotfuck · 5 months

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**this one's for the bad at hygiene crowd, judgemental bastards please keep scrolling**

hey, if you don't floss your teeth regularly, I still recommend just. having some on hand.

maybe keep it with your regular dental stuff, sure. but I often find that my aversion to the Toothbrushing Sensory Experience means I usually don't want to do both at the same time.

I keep my floss near (but not directly with) my medications. which i keep on a shelf next to my bed. if you spend a lot of time at a desk, maybe there. or even in your car.

because sometimes I find i just. get in the mood to floss my teeth. maybe I'll see it there and realise I have the bandwidth for the task. sometimes something is stuck between my teeth. idk! but you've gotta have it available to be able to use it, and using it sometimes is better for your teeth than using it never!

I also keep single use toothbrushes in the same spot. I prefer not to use them (environmental, financial, AND sensory reasons are all factors), but you gotta do what you gotta do. Additionally, wet wipes are never a bad thing to have.

it is IMPERATIVE to keep some kind of bin or trash bag near this space if you are not the kind of person to immediately remove your garbage. you do not want to just. accidentally build up a trash pile. ( <- still need to take the bags out, too. this is difficult. stay strong.)

uhhhh. i got distracted in my own head thinking about garbage. not sure if I had anything else I was going to say here or not. sorry.

#hygiene #dental hygiene #sensory #the system speaks

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annonstuff-blog · 11 months

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Shidding Dracpaste

#196 #r/196 #rule #/r/196 #r196 #shitpost #r/196archive #Dracula #dental hygiene

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optberries · 1 year

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Gotta keep those chompers clean and healthy!

#the sandman #the corinthian #dental hygiene #digital art #digital sketch #art #fanart #artists on tumblr

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incognitopolls · 5 months

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We ask your questions so you don’t have to! Submit your questions to have them posted anonymously as polls.

#polls #incognito polls #anonymous #tumblr polls #tumblr users #questions #hygiene #dental hygiene #dental health #polls about health

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sickpunk-selfshipper · 10 months

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CW: body upkeep/ personal hygiene; dental hygiene

Your F/O doesn’t judge you for struggling with personal hygiene

Your F/O understands that showers take time and energy and spoons

Your F/O doesn’t judge you for not washing your hair

It’s okay if you are a bit stinky (or a lot stinky)

Your F/O understands that brushing your teeth is exhausting and can be sensory discomfort but

If you invest any energy and spoons into personal upkeep at all, your F/O strongly encourages you to put those spoons into brushing your teeth

I promise you, your F/O does not judge you for falling short

But if you can, your F/O asks that you please brush your teeth and prioritise that

They know you’re not happy and they know you want to do more

But if you only can do so much, only have limited spoons, please focus on dental hygiene

I promise you, your F/O still loves you if you haven’t showered in a few days

And your F/O does not get mad at you if you can’t brush your teeth

It’s okay, your F/O knows things are tough

Your F/O loves and supports you no matter how long it takes to get back on your feet about personal hygiene and body upkeep

antis DNI! This post is not for anti shippers!

#personal hygiene #f/o comfort #f/o positivity #fictooriented #fictoplatonic #fictoromantic #fictional other #fictofamilial #imagine your f/o #proship safe #proship self ship #dental hygiene #dental hygiene PSA #calling myself out #f/o encouragement #f/o imagines

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oddarette · 1 year

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Welp, now that Halloween is over....

#playing with text #Not my strength #My art #Dental Hygiene

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reality-detective · 2 months

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Toothbrush Rabbit 🐇 Hole 🕳️

You Decide 🤔

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frankiensteinsmonster · 9 months

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You can go ahead and sit while you brush your teeth btw and floss

You can conserve your spoons and energy as well as Be More Comfortable

(pro tip: if you sit on the toilet, and you can resist the urge to instinctually PISS!! lift up the lid, especially if it's one of those plastic ones that bend. It's much easier bc you're not worried about putting all your weight on it and having it break)

(double pro tip, you can also sit on the floor or bathtub rim and just fold up a towel so u can be nice and comfy!!)

#cpunk #cripple punk #mental health #chronic fatigue #chronic pain #depression tips #dental hygiene #hmu with more useful tags #brushing teeth

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vintagepromotions · 2 years

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‘A bad tooth is slow poison - visit your dental officer regularly’

Dental health poster (c. 1940). Artwork by Abram Games.

#vintage poster #1940s #abram games #tooth #teeth #tooth decay #dental hygiene #dentist #dentistry #british #dental health

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