Reddit mentions: The best dental picks

I took on a few sleeving projects, and it definitely has a learning curve, but I can give you some tips to maybe help you out.
First off- I know you said you know how to get the connectors off but for me getting the pins out of the connectors (24 pin, 8, 6,4- pin) was tough. The little specialty tools that are sold for this purpose for this did not work at all for me. The best tool I found for getting the pins out of the connectors was a "DenTek Dental Pik." Its a blue and white pick that you use for your teeth, sort of similar to what dentists use. The curved head of it allows you to easily push in the "wings" on both sides of the pin so that you can easily pull them out of the connectors. This tool will speed up the process! Here's a link to the actual tool on amazon, you don't need the mirror, but the two tools that come with it will work wonders, trust me.
Second- you need to pick your material. You can use paracord if you're on a budget, and just remove the core. But I found one material that I really liked was PET sleeving, (1/8" for psu sleeving.) The good thing about PET sleeving is it expands and makes it easier to slide past the pins. A bonus is that 1/4 inch PET sleeving is also really really good for SATA cables!
Third- it wouldn't hurt to buy some spare female atx pins and an atx pin crimper, just in case you mess up one of the pins. Plus if you buy a crimper and pins you can cut your psu cables to the length that you need them to help tidy up your cable management. (Or you could even also buy male pins and female connectors and just make sleeved cable extensions too.)
Forth- I would label all your wires with masking tape when you take them out of your connectors. Also drawing a diagram doesn't hurt either. I made a foolish mistake and almost fried my GPU, which was really really dumb.
Fifth- I think cable combs really bring the whole thing together. For one of my builds I drilled out some acrylic to the right diameter so that I could slide the wires through before I put the connectors on. I them sanded them with my dremel to make them rounded. This made for a really nice home-made cable comb.
Lastly- patience is key.. at least for me it was. It took a lot longer than I thought.. but once I was done it looked great. Do some research and figure out if its worth it to you to spend the time and money on doing it yourself. Its a rewarding experience, good luck!

1. Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Mini Toothbrush, Peppermint - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HXAIN90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_srDoDbQNF1M5N
   
   Great for on the go and at my desk for a quick “brush” but there aren’t many in a pack so I try to use no more than 1 of these per day. I got mine at Target but probably would get a better deal on Amazon.
   
   
2. Plackers Orthopick Flosser for Braces - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AKJ3W7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HsDoDbRJTQV6P
   
   Samples of these came in my “kit” from my ortho and I ordered a stock on amazon. I use these at nigh and use my waterpik in the morning.
   
   
3. Plackers Grind No More Dental Night Guard for Teeth Grinding- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GDKH9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xtDoDbMBQ84EH
   
   I let my dentist and ortho know I use these (I prefer them to any other mouth guard I’ve tried) and they ok’d them with braces since they aren’t the heat & mold kind. I use them for a little longer than the box recommends (3 days) but toss them when they get gross.
   
   
4. GUM Orthodontic Wax, Mint with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KQ9FF1J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iuDoDbAEJZPTT
   
   I keep seeing people saying they can’t keep wax on. I love this wax (I got 2 kinds, no flavor and mint) because it’s perforated and easy to size out. Just roll in your fingers before applying otherwise it’s not going to stick. The mint is nice and fresh! I am using this a lot while my cheeks are getting used to poking metal but always remove before eating or brushing!
   
   
5. Preserve Mint Tea Tree Flavored Toothpicks- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J1K6ZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yvDoDbZ4D9Y
   
   Do not use these too aggressively, you don’t want to damage your braces! But after a meal these have been a lifesaver for me. I gently (and hopefully discretely) get food unstuck. I got minty ones and keep a pack in jackets, backpack, car... I’m serious when I say lifesaver!
   
   
6. Trident Sugar Free Chewing Gum- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1W4Y48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AwDoDb2NFAKMM
   
   This is a bigger debate than getting wax to stick! My ortho did tell me that sugar free gum is allowed but not too much and don’t keep chewing it if it dissolves. Consult your ortho if you’re not sure. I was surprised to find that almost all gum is sugar free. Not all but most. I was searching all over for “SUGAR FREE” specifically and it was right at the register! I might get the 15 pack on Amazon though.
   
   
7. Slim Brush Interdental Cleaners- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MHV3VW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cyDoDb81CT899
   
   Honestly I don’t use these that often but once and a while it’s nice to clean every nook and cranny. I have to force myself to floss every day so this isn’t something I use often. They are more gentle than toothpicks but food gets caught in the tiny bristles and it turns into a mess. I picked up a small pack at Target.

Ooh, I love this idea! I really want to try the Quimica now. I have two items:

1. Sonicare - these toothbrushes get your teeth so clean, it's amazing. After I brush my teeth my mouth is so refreshed it's one of the best feelings. I actually had a dentist appointment for a cleaning a few weeks ago, it was the first time I had gone in a year and a half (whoops) and she said my teeth and gums looked great. They're kind of expensive especially when compared to regular toothbrushes, but they probably cost half the price it takes to fix a cavity. This is the one I have it's only 60 dollars right now and I know they have package deals sometimes at Costco. Basically using one of these toothbrushes combined with flossing (I like these- I am more inclined to floss if I can look at r/MUA at the same time ;)) has made a huge difference in my oral hygiene, and has honestly improved my quality of life.
   
   WOW. I just realized how much I love my toothbrush. Haha, definitely a HG item for me.
   
   
2. Alba Botanica very emollient body lotion - I live in a place with 0% humidity so lotion is a must. Out of all the lotions I've tried this makes my skin feel the softest (which is super soft). It is thick and creamy but easy to rub in. I have tried all of them (original, unscented, dry skin, and SPF) and like them all. They cost about 20 dollars for the large bottle depending on where you get them, but the bottle lasts me for months- I put it all over my body up to my neck every other day. For the price, they can't be beat.

I work in home hospice and have seen many people like your mother. Try passive range of motion exercises that are within her limits to maintain joint flexibility and prevent sores. Get some mouth moistening swabs to keep her mouth clean. I like to dilute mouthwash with lots of water so there's a little freshness to the breath as well. I also put a&d cream on areas susceptible to diaper rash, like the inside of the thighs and butt. I've also seen wedges made out of foam to prop the patient up on their side for a while to relieve pressure from the back. This can also be done with pillows. Something I learned from the wife of my first patient that passed was that even though he had lost conciseness, he could still hear us. Even if your mother can't respond, talk to her. She will appreciate your company and wants to hear about trivial things like the fact that you need to get an oil change or the grocery store had 5 for $5 avocados today.

If at all possible, try to take her home with you and take her out of LTAC. She will be more comfortable and you'll have better peace of mind knowing exactly what her care plan is. The company I work for is perfect for people in your situation, so look into home care if you decide to bring her home. Sending love 💖

Haha well thank you!! One will do nicely! :)

Anyone who’s worked in the medical field for more than like 6 months should know it by the name of Magic Mouthwash, but it also goes by “GI Cocktail” because when swallowed it’s great for stomach pain, but you’d just want to swish and spit. Different places call it different things, but asking for the 1:1:1 ratio of Maalox, Benadryl, and Lidocaine should do the trick!! Pharmacies will definitely know what it is if they write the script for that!!

OMAD is the best!!! Braces make it even better! Haha

Food gets stuck in my braces 100% of the time. That being said, your experience may be different!! I’m missing a tooth on my bottom row and my teeth are super tight on the top, so big things get stuck in the bottom teeth since they’re pretty spaced out and little things get stuck in my top teeth because they’re so close. It’s a nightmare, really. But on its way to being fixed! I’m saying decay happens because of food, so naturally, if food is there for a longer amount of time I would think decay is more likely. But I’m not a dentist, so I can’t tell you that for shizzle!! What I’m mostly meaning by that is that I’m nervous my teeth will decay around where the cement is but be their perfect state of health underneath where the brackets are stuck and they’ll look weird when they’re off. This is totally irrational, I’m just a little bit psycho about my teeth hahaha. I just got my first cavity at age 24 and it was terrifying! Until now, I really haven’t had any dental work (born without wisdom teeth, yay!) so it’s all new and a little scary to me because I’ve been a freak about my teeth since I could talk hahaha. I’m sure it’s not a big deal at all, and as long as you keep up on your brushing, flossing, and fluoride mouthwash you’ll be golden!!

I also cannot recommend these flossers enough!! Flossing the normal way with braces is muy frustrating, so these are the best!! The skinny side fits between the wire and your teeth so you don’t have to “thread” your floss! And these little guys are essential to always have in your pocket in case you eat something and need to get food out on-the-go. I always carry a little baby bottle of mouthwash, too. If you don’t have one already, get an electric toothbrush - way easier to brush and get a good clean. Water flossers are wonderful to add to your normal flossing as well!!! I know this is a lot, don’t worry, they’ll go over everything with you at your appointment and should give you some of the little brushies at the very least but also some floss threaders and whatever else you may need to get started. :)

Lucy is 7 years old and her teeth were half covered with hardened plaque and this brand did a great job. I used a very soft human toothbrush and I also used a human tartar scraper. She is the most patient, trusting and understanding dog in the world to let me do this. Her breath was getting foul and gums were reddened so I spoke to a vet and began this routine. We do it daily or every other day if we forget.

This brand works so good. I saw instant results! This photo is the title is what he teeth looked like after a week of brushing.

I didn't take a before photo but it was exactly to this level :

http://www.dogscatspets.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tartar.jpg

She lays down and I dampen the toothbrush, apply the paste and brush the outside of her teeth one side of her mouth at a time. There's a lot of licking bc this poultry toothpaste apparently tastes the bomb.

If I can get to the inside of the teeth I do that too. Then I use the tartar scraper (not recommended as a DIY unless you have a very steady hand and your dog allows it). Scrape the tartar only and eventually it'll come off in flakes!

Then brush that side one more time.

Then she rolls over to the other side and we repeat.

No more red gums, no more stank breath. She loves the flavor and gets a treat afterwards.

Happy dog. ♥ 🐶
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The toothpaste (we use poultry flavor but I'm going to try vanilla mint when we run out to give a fresher smell) :

https://www.amazon.com/Vibra-CET-Enzymatic-Toothpaste-Vanilla-Mint/dp/B004ULYZ5Q


The toothbrush we use has very soft bristles and a rubber rippled back:

https://www.net32.com/media/shared/common/mp/dental-elite/dental-elite/media/toothbrush-836-1.jpg

The tartar scraper:

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Scraper-Stainless-Instrument-Perfect/dp/B01M6CTJ4T

I have one of these too and could not agree more with you. My Orthodontist gave me the floss threaders but they were the worst. I tried flossing with them and it took nearly an hour - and after doing it once, in this case, I would agree with the OP's submission. After trying a bunch of different products, I've come across two awesome ones that I would highly recommend.

The first is Oral-B Glide Threader Floss. It comes individually packaged like a (flexable plastic/wax) needle and thread (don't be intimidated by the word needle, it's not sharp of needle-like, just a little firmer than the floss it's attached to). If you've got braces I'd really recommend giving this one a try.

And the other is GUM Soft-picks which is like a soft, slim proxybrush. I actually just started using these and absolutely love them.

Just wanted to chime in with my 2 cents. Antlers (many are vegan provided they are found after being naturally shed, and not farmed) and dental chews (Natural Balance Fresh & Clean is vegan) help a bit in cleaning a dog’s teeth, but tartar still seems to build up over time in my experience.

One thing I’ve found that really helps is gentling scaling my dog’s teeth myself. I know it sounds scary, but it’s actually pretty straight forward. I also don’t have to put my pupper under to clean his teeth this way, which is a huge plus in my book.

I boughtthis dental tool on Amazon and followed the instructions on this video , and this video. The first link was helpful for understanding the concept, but the second video more clearly shows what you need to do.

First off congrats on the decision to quit that's the first step the next is to figure out your triggers and think of ways to resist. Try gum,candy, flavored toothpicks keeping your mouth occupied is important also keep your hands busy fidget spinners are becoming popular and remotely cheap. Another thing is be honest with yourself if you feel like you need a cigarette resist that feeling as much as long as you can I'm taking hours not minutes. Before you can commit to a life time you need to be able to commit to a single day so your first task is to make it through one day of not smoking. What I did was limit myself I only allowed myself so many cigarettes in a day my limit was 3 now this doesn't mean I will smoke 3 the goal was not to smoke any but if the urge got to strong I would smoke one and as time went on I found myself holding out longer and longer soon after I wouldn't finish the entire thing.

You got this in the bag! Below are some links, also I highly recommend this app called smoke free and urge you to purchase the premium version if you can buy a pack of cigarettes you can purchase this app try it out first its feee to download and it's on both iOS and android

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CJI7S8I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493706718&sr=8-1&keywords=flavored+toothpicks

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smoke-free-quit-smoking-now-and-stop-for-good/id577767592?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.portablepixels.smokefree&hl=en

Sorry in advanced that this is so long! Tl;dr - your set up looks good overall.


Personally I would go with a cheaper compressor (One that has a tank) and spend the difference on a booth (You can get the exact same one as the Master Airbrush Brand on eBay for like $50 with the hose to blow out a window.) I went with this compressor. For one, it's cheaper, and two, it has a tank so it omits pulsing air. I ran into that problem with my old compressor. This will cause uneven spraying out of the airbrush. I'm sure for most people it's not a problem, and I know many that have that exact compressor you listed and like it. So ultimately, that's your decision. The downside to the compressor I listed is that you will need to get a hose, and adapters. I also bought another moisture trap for mine that has a regulator on it which required an extension piece I got from Lowe's. Another plus side to the compressor i have is that I can use it for other things too if needed like blowing up giant pool floaties and it's strong enough to put air in a car tire if I ever had to. It's fairly quiet and has an auto off switch, I live in an apartment and have never had any neighbors complain about it.


The cleaning kit, you'll need q-tips, microfiber pipe cleaners suited to clean out tobacco pipes, and dental picks like these. I bought the Iwata cleaning kit and those were the only two things I used from it. Waste of money imo. The cleaning solutions depends on what kind of paints you're using. I just use paint thinner for the most part because I already have to buy a bunch, not really gonna hurt to buy more to use it for cleaning my airbrush. But again, that's your decision. Also get some airbrush lube. I recommend Paasche lube because it doesn't gunk up and is a bit thinner than the iwata stuff. In total, I spent about $220 on my entire airbrush set up and I'm quite happy with it.


Ultimately, you go with what you want/like/budget. I'm sure you'll like the set up you have listed if you go with that, I just had to be pretty frugal about what I bought and what I needed, but wanted the best bang for my buck so I spent about 2 months researching the things I would need and want.

I never leave home without these on any given day in the first place, but at the festival/while grinding in particular, these tea tree toothpicks are incredible. Great to chew on, get better over time, amazing flavor to begin with and they're good for you!

https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Tree-Therapy-Toothpicks-100/dp/B000Q8V01O/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1511051602&sr=1-1&keywords=tea+tree+tooth

[Update]

Just lost a pants size which is awesome. I'll list what workout plan I do as well as what supplements, etc... I'm doing. Hope this helps! :D

[Workout]

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html

[Supplements]

• New Chapter Women's Vitamins (https://www.amazon.com/New-Chapter-Multivitamin-Probiotics-Ingredients/dp/B003DGZREM/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495242430&sr=8-6&keywords=new%2Bchapter&th=1): one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  
• New Chapter Fish Oil (https://www.amazon.com/New-Chapter-Wholemega-Supplement-Astaxanthin/dp/B002FU6I9K/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495242430&sr=8-2&keywords=new%2Bchapter&th=1): one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  
• Nature's Bounty Calcium 1200mg Plus 1000IU Vitamin D3 100 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MHV3VW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1): one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  
  
• Doctor's Best High Potency Serrapeptase (): take this before you workout at the gym and also ensure it's been 1-2 hours since your last meal. This Supplement is all natural pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory so you don't have to rely on pain relievers like Aleve, Tylenol, Motrin...etc.
  
  
  
• Puritan's Pride Glucosamine Sulfate 1000 mg-240 Capsules (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004R64Q12/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1): This is for joint health and you take one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  [Protein Powder]
  
  
• Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Naturally Flavored Vanilla (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Naturally-Flavored/dp/B00QQA0H3S/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495243114&sr=8-4&keywords=optimum+nutrition+natural): Take after workout
  
  
• Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Naturally Flavored Chocolate (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Naturally-Chocolate/dp/B00QQA0GSY/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495243114&sr=8-3&keywords=optimum+nutrition+natural): Take after workout
  

Hah, yep, if you're pushing paint out, it's definitely the nozzle. Good, easy to fix.

First off, stop trying to shove the airbrush needle through there! Those things are precision engineered and delicate. Trying to shove it through a blockage is the easiest way to bend the needle :D

Cleaning the nozzle - it's easy on an eclipse. Drop a few drops of airbrush cleaner into the wide end, let it sit for a minute or two. Scrub with a cleaning brush. It's easy enough, but go slowly - sounds like you've got a lot of paint buildup.

I prefer to use interdental cleaners for the airbrush, they're designed to get into very tight spaces. These things:
https://www.amazon.com/DenTek-Professional-Interdental-Cleaners-Mouthwash/dp/B009MHV3VW/ref=pd_sim_194_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B009MHV3VW&pd_rd_r=15TD2C8VSSZN109M61BP&pd_rd_w=7q95v&pd_rd_wg=gsx6U&refRID=15TD2C8VSSZN109M61BP&th=1

A cleaning brush won't fit through the .3MM nozzle completely though. Use a regular needle or plastic toothpick for that, and just be careful not to scratch the inside of the nozzle if you're using a sharp needle.

Alternate cleaning the inside and flushing it with water and airbrush cleaner until it's fully clear and you can get water through it without sputtering.

One more trick you can try, if you've got an annoying paint booger stuck in there - hold the nozzle directly over the part where the air comes out and blast air directly through the small end at high pressure (30+PSI). It can blow out the offending paint.

How to prevent paint buildup in the nozzle in the future: In most cases you don't need to remove the nozzle for standard cleaning. Just pulling the needle and flushing airbrush cleaner through it is fine. However, any time you're spraying varnish, you're going to want to do a breakdown of the brush and carefully clean each part individually. If you're putting the brush away into storage for a while, it's a good idea to do a deep clean then too.

I do NOT recommend soaking the brush or parts in airbrush cleaner or an ultrasonic cleaner. That might work for cheap-o ebay brushes but it will damage an Iwata over time.

Cool! I like to carry these GUM soft picks around when I go to lunch, etc. Pretty easy to find at the drugstore. Good luck!

Happy to help...

Not sure what your budget is so I went with my cheapest advice. Let me know if you are looking to spend more or want a higher quality set up

Equipment

Get a basic rig and quartz banger. The one I linked is a set (rig+banger) but you often need to buy these separately. Buy online if you can: 99% chance your local head shop will rip you off badly. At least buying online, you buy the chinese crap at a reasonable price. If you don't know anything about glass, don't spend more than $50 on a rig.

If you have to buy a quartz banger separately, don't spend more than $15-20 on it. Again, buying from a reputable site online will insure you actually get a quartz banger and not a glass one. If you want to get into it more, look into carb caps and inserts down the line, but you don't need those to start off imo (although I would recommend splurging if you can afford to).

Make sure your banger and rig FIT. If you buy a rig with a 14mm male end piece, you'll need a 14mm female banger to go with it.

You'll also need a dabber which is just a tool to put the dab into the banger. No need to get fancy, a stainless steel dentist tool will work just fine

Lastly, a blow torch. I recommend going to your local hardware and picking up a standard propane torch. These are much more reliable than butane torches in the long run, and are much, much cheaper to refill.

All in, you should look to spend ~$80 for your first set up. If you're ever looking to upgrade, I'd start with getting a quartz insert and carb cap first (look up videos on youtube to learn to use).

Online Stores

Here are some places I buy from regularly: thedabstore.com thedablab.com kravinglass.com neglassart.com/ aqualabtechnologies.com/ ...there are plenty of reputable places out there, just do a little research. Most of these sites regularly have 15-40% sales. Try not to buy stuff not on sale (they run sales more often than they don't). Don't forget to use the promo codes!

Dabbing

Once you have your set up, the games begin! The most "difficult" part now is getting the timing right. This will be trial and error. Always time your dabs (heat up time + cool down time).

That might look like this: you torch the banger for 30 seconds, then let it cool for 30 seconds, then dab. Did the dab sizzle a ton or turn black and burn the sides of the banger? Probably too hot. Need to extend cool-down time, or shorten heat-up time.

If the dab is melting but it's just chilling in the banger, not producing much smoke: you didn't get it hot enough, again adjust times so it's warmer when you hit it.

There are a million videos on youtube teaching this part, just do some research and experiment.

I've been using a titanium tool to slice and transfer, along with a plastic interdental pick.

Those picks are magic. The gooiest stuff I have won't stick to them so they're perfect for dislodging from the titanium tool or pen wall and repositioning the slice onto the coils.

Of course, I'm careful not to get them anywhere near a hot coil or pen since they aren't heat-safe, but otherwise they've worked great. It's possible I could slice and transfer with them too, and eliminate the metal tool, but I haven't tried it.

There are also silicone-tipped tools out there (search wax tool on Amazon or google) but they tend to rip the covers pretty quickly. Most of this stuff is just dental tooling or similar repurposed.

There's a couple of spray/foam products available on Amazon that seem to work pretty well if you use them daily. You can also buy a doggie toothbrush that fits on your finger which is often easier than trying to shove a handled tooth brush in your dogs mouth.

If you're very confident, and careful, you can buy a tartar scraper to try and chip off any thick tartar built up.

Congratulations dude. I'm going on 24 hours here right now and it's pretty crazy. Drink lots of water, try to keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean.

Buy these too. They're helping me a ton

Or you can fun by leaving feedback that is intentionally sarcastic just to help create more threads like this in the future!

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Hi, I also grind my teeth mostly when I'm sleeping. I started noticing tooth damage so went searching for a mouth guard to use while sleeping. I use Doctor's Nightguard Advanced Comfort, 1 Box by The Doctor's every night and it works well. I followed the instructions that it came with and it fits my mouth perfectly. I can open my mouth and talk without it falling out or moving.

I've been using it for 3 months now and its holding up well, it does have some damage from my grinding but looks like it will last 6+ months or more. Try it out. I might have a small mouth but it does keep my mouth open while I sleep but using a humidifier in the room has helped with any dry mouth at night.

I hope it works for you!

Shouldnt present too much of an issue but be sure to prime first. That will really show off any issues.

You can also try and clean it out with a dental pick. $8.00 on amazon That could really get into the panel lines and clear it out.

The patch and Chantix both were helpful (not at the same time). But my secret weapon was these Cinnamon Toothpicks. It took care of the oral fixation thing. Also, this brand specifically is stronger, so when you really start gnawing on them because a craving hits, they don't disintegrate. They really help.

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https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Tree-Therapy-Toothpicks-Cinnamon/dp/B01D1WPSD2/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540424866&sr=8-4&keywords=cinnamon+toothpicks

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That sucks.

What tools do you have available? A dental pick or scraper is going to be your best bet if you're determined to bend it back into shape. But most people won't just have one on hand.

Alternatively, a new 72-pin connector is usually about $10. So even if you can't fix it, it's not an expensive mistake.

Heya, my previous dentist (Sparkle Dental at Novena) charges around there or slightly cheaper depending on the material used so I was thinking of going back to him, just that his waiting list is a few months long :(

anyway glad to hear you got yours sorted! I still find $500 pretty steep for something I'm going to end up chewing away. A friend of mine helped me find this which I'll try in the meantime: http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-NightGuard-Advanced-Protector-Grinding/dp/B0036WTV2C
Not sure if it's any good, but I plan to try it while I'm on the waitlist for my dentist :)

i chewed on herbal flavored toothpicks for the first couple of days whenever I had a craving or I thought i needed to satisfy my oral fixation.

Used these ones in particular since they were meant for chewing and had a great mint taste.

http://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Plantation-Original-Chewing-Sticks/dp/B000JI521U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407424018&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+tree+toothpicks

I was chewing on the same toothpick as I saw this. It's a tea tree mint toothpick. I get mine at Whole Foods or on Amazon. It's the exact same box.

The toothpick is infused with mint and tea tree oil, so it freshens your breath and the tea tree oil makes your lips and tongue tingle. So worth it. They're fantastic.

Try ordering some flavored toothpicks to satisfy cravings/oral fixation - it might help get your mind off the urges.

I believe that your pick was made by "Cool Picks"--I have one in my hand right now. I believe they are the "Cat Tongue" model:

http://www.coolmusicinc.com/index.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3TSNMK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00K3TWVOG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0513X6YCKAW1RKCARHK4

well, it isn't an athletic one, it's one specifically for bruxism. Like this. I did have bruxism and it did help. I'm sure yours is worse though since I only had mine for a (very emotionally rough) year.

so /u/kiteflyerkat

When are you going to invent a 'serum' that lets us regrow our teeth. Because I have a history of grinding my teeth and I would like to have normal teeth again... as in real teeth.

ON a side note, I chewed through two night guards that my dentist made. Apparetly wearing them were supposed to make me stop wanting to grind, but no, I just went right through both of them. Costs way too much and instead I get this thing

Those last a good while if kept and are much cheaper than the ones I was breaking. As in, the ones I was breaking were like 400 dollars.

Flossing with the string sucks. Buy the single use "floss picks" and it helps much more. They are easier to use, you can bite down on them to help get the string in between the spots and they are super cheap.

these things but you can find them cheaper:

https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Glide-Outlast-Lasting/dp/B0028K3J26

I really enjoy chewing on "Australian chewing sticks". Basically its a toothpick that was soaked in tea tree oil and other minty flavors.

Here is a link to them on amazon: Chewing sticks

Think he means those things that have a tightened piece of floss attached to a handy little pick. Here, it’s these lmao: https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Complete-Glide-Outlast-Lasting/dp/B0028K3J26#immersive-view_1526153727607

These things are amazing, they push all the same buttons for me except nicotine.

Tea Tree Therapy Toothpicks, Cinnamon, 100 Count (2-Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1WPSD2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dN2bAbE3Y1X06

Hot Cinnamon Toothpicks 200ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJI7S8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TxOfzb81VX21D

Amazon sells similar ones. :)

Well I just went to the cool picks website, and it's literally the first product listed on their picks page.

http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Picks-Tongue-Nylon-Pick/dp/B00K3TSNMK/

http://www.coolmusicinc.com/index.html

It's all good. Everyone's got some sort of oral fixation. I try to curb my urges, but either using these, and just keeping my mouth busy.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Plus-Thursday-Plantation-Toothpicks/dp/B00F4ITXJM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483469171&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+tree+chewing+sticks

In the past, I would hit the rig or pen because it was just there. The high started to fade, while the tolerance started to build.

I use these for a reason, the angle hold makes it easier to reach the areas in the back.

Yea electric brushes are great. A good way to tell if you're grinding too much is if you're jaw muscles are sore in the am, or have a headache. The night guards they make in the office are expensive but are usually partly covered by insurance. You can grab a decent over the counter guard One specific one is called the doctors night guard. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036WTV2C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486737186&sr=8-1&keywords=doctors+night+guard

my new dental hygienist asked me to try Gum Soft-Picks instead of threading floss through with those BS threader things (which is what I told her was the whole reason I wasn't flossing, I just didn't have the patience to thread floss through my teeth)

So, apparently the soft-picks aren't quite as good as the threading the floss through but they're close, and it's better than nothing :)

I like these Tea Tree Therapy Toothpicks, Cinnamon.

Ah yes, how could I forget! We write an enormous check for every single person who endured the heist, and send them off with some minty wrapped toothpicks!
https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Tree-Therapy-Toothpicks-100-Count/dp/B00OUCA6FI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=mint+toothpicks&qid=1550636574&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

I was able to get one custom made, but my dentist said that if I couldn't, the one I should get is Doctor's NightGuard. http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-NightGuard-Advanced-Protector-Grinding/dp/B0036WTV2C The amazon reviews are less than positive, so take her recommendation with a grain of salt, but I thought I'd add what little I know about the topic. (She said that the material of some other night guards is kind of fun to chew on or gnaw at and makes the problem worse, but this one isn't that way--it's just like chewing on really hard plastic, so it doesn't reinforce the grinding tendencies while you're wearing it.)

Also, Inter-dental brushes can be a better method of cleaning between your teeth when floss may miss or impact extra goodies.

http://www.amazon.com/DoctorS-Nightguard-Advanced-Comfort-Box/dp/B0036WTV2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370286213&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor%27s+mouth+guard

I just use these interdental brushes

450 flossers http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028K3J26/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• Cheap Dental Wax from CVS
  
• G.U.M. brand soft picks
  
• Byrd G-10
  
• Dash 1.0 wallet
  

And DenTek floss. This is an essential part to my EDC

You can't stop grinding. Wear the night guard and do it the rest of your life. Don't wait until your teeth are destroyed. You'll get used to it.

Cheap night guard that works extremely well:

http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-NightGuard-Advanced-Protector-Grinding/product-reviews/B0036WTV2C/