***The Dawg Saloon Dental Thread ©***

**DrDestouches** · 08-14-2012, 08:57 PM

go with the regular milk chocolate

I've got one now it's 250 calories and all kinds of other things plants crave

**Bye You!** · 08-14-2012, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by HeinousMark

Thank Bye....I wouldn't give a crap except I don't want dry socket.....

sounds like you have the opposite of a dry socket. you need to stop bleeding before you can worry about that. Typically, that happens around day 4 on people who smoke!

try a new teabag, but i would call the dentist b4 it gets too late. then you'll get cranky dentist.

**DrDestouches** · 08-14-2012, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bye You!

well then, what's the point?

I'll have to get back to you on that one...

If you find out before then please let me know

**DrDestouches** · 08-14-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by HeinousMark

Understatement of all eternity...

I'm probably not the best person to be attempting to cheer someone up.

Not my forte

**Bye You!** · 08-14-2012, 09:02 PM

it's past my bedtime. PLease call the dentist. he or she may have abetter idea of why you are bleeding so long after an extraction. teabags usually work like a charm.

i forgot to mention, don't exercise or get your heart pumping. sit still and take it easy.

**HeinousMark** · 08-15-2012, 06:35 AM

Update:

I kept putting new tea bags on it, and drinking iced tea, and finally late last night it stopped bleeding

I even ate a sammich. There is little to no pain from the extraction so far, but my jaws are sore as Hell from being "blocked" open for a solid hour!!! Today will be devoted to serious R&R. Thanks to all for your help and well wishes

**Bye You!** · 08-15-2012, 10:20 AM

Oh good. I was just about to PM you.

NOW you have to worry about preventing a dry socket. You finally have a blood clot. Keep it there!

General rule: no sucking or blowing on anything of any kind.

I burst out laughing when my friend who teaches extractions said that, but it's GREAT advice.

**HeinousMark** · 08-15-2012, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bye You!

Oh good. I was just about to PM you.

NOW you have to worry about preventing a dry socket. You finally have a blood clot. Keep it there!

General rule: no sucking or blowing on anything of any kind.

I burst out laughing when my friend who teaches extractions said that, but it's GREAT advice.

**Avery** · 09-06-2012, 12:17 PM

I got a colgate 360

I was surprised you said that those single serving floss thingies were bad, wondering about this toothbrush with all these rubber components rubbing in my mouth. It feels big in my mouth, like i'm gargling a cock.

**Bye You!** · 09-06-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Avery

I got a colgate 360

I was surprised you said that those single serving floss thingies were bad, wondering about this toothbrush with all these rubber components rubbing in my mouth. It feels big in my mouth, like i'm gargling a cock.

and you know what gargling a cock feels like why?

they are vile and make me wanna puke, those floss thingies. Seriously, use one and smell it. blech! :;puke:

and that's a fine toothbrush. Any toothbrush is good if you use it right.

**MisterSeven** · 01-13-2013, 03:49 PM

Two of my kids have the same brushing routine. After the last check-up, one had 1 cavity the other had 10. 10... I've never even heard of that many cavities at once. The dentist said something about pH/acidity in the mouth, genetics...?

**Bye You!** · 01-13-2013, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by MisterSeven

Two of my kids have the same brushing routine. After the last check-up, one had 1 cavity the other had 10. 10... I've never even heard of that many cavities at once. The dentist said something about pH/acidity in the mouth, genetics...?

yep.

it's possible for the two of them to have different genetics.

in addition to fluoride, you may want to look into xylitol products, it alters the pH of the mouth, favoring the NON cavity causing bacteria. It comes in lollipops and gum for kids.

Adults can greatly benefit from it, too.

**sarnie** · 01-13-2013, 11:34 PM

i appreciate this thread

**MatthewT** · 01-14-2013, 06:38 AM

Jebus Mark, was your dentist a people dentist, or an animal dentist??

**MatthewT** · 01-14-2013, 06:38 AM

oh, hai Bye You, i've had a question about dentists

how 'come the human race did so well without them for millennia?

**Bye You!** · 01-14-2013, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

oh, hai Bye You, i've had a question about dentists

how 'come the human race did so well without them for millennia?

suicide from tooth pain is the #1 cause of death in some sub-saharan African countries.

fact.

and didn't you see Cast Away?

**Remley** · 02-07-2013, 12:06 PM

Great thread, very informative.

Bye You, you've made many comments which leave one with the impression you are slightly less than enamored with the dental profession... and I've heard that dentists have a high suicide rate. Is this accurate or an urban legend? I'm curious as to what it is in particular that triggers this dissatisfaction and depression.

Not being flippant about this, I'm just curious. What are the great and not so great aspects of your profession?

Thanks.

**DlistCelebutard** · 02-07-2013, 05:43 PM

I know you aren't a vet Bye You, thought I would ask anyway....my vet wants to clean my 5 yr olds dog's teeth....the front are discolored (variable brown) and he has a one of those brown teeth chipped and practically knocked out, it is like a half tooth..(got him that way..not sure how it happened)....he says that by not cleaning his teeth now could lead to health problems later but I don't like putting him under...
Should I proceed??

**DlistCelebutard** · 02-07-2013, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bye You!

suicide from tooth pain is the #1 cause of death in some sub-saharan African countries.

fact.

and didn't you see Cast Away?

I cried when Wilson floated away...true story...

**Bye You!** · 02-07-2013, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Remley

Great thread, very informative.

Bye You, you've made many comments which leave one with the impression you are slightly less than enamored with the dental profession... and I've heard that dentists have a high suicide rate. Is this accurate or an urban legend? I'm curious as to what it is in particular that triggers this dissatisfaction and depression.

Not being flippant about this, I'm just curious. What are the great and not so great aspects of your profession?

Thanks.

Thanks!

I love when people post in my dorky thread.

i'm less displeased with dentistry now. maybe because i am no longer working 6 days a week and actually have a job i like.

To generalize, people do not appreciate anything a dentist does.

And I have seen way too many unethical dentists in my career. And they are the ones with the most money.

Originally Posted by DlistCelebutard

I know you aren't a vet Bye You, thought I would ask anyway....my vet wants to clean my 5 yr olds dog's teeth....the front are discolored (variable brown) and he has a one of those brown teeth chipped and practically knocked out, it is like a half tooth..(got him that way..not sure how it happened)....he says that by not cleaning his teeth now could lead to health problems later but I don't like putting him under...
Should I proceed??

It is important to have clean teeth and gums, and dogs can get periodontal disease. he bacteria associated with periodontal disease have been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and a bunch of other health conditions. This applies for people, so i would guess it's the same for dogs and cats.

If you trust your vet, then i would do it. It's nice if they are going under for something else, then i would say "add the teeth cleaning while you're there"