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Title: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 02:12:58 PM
So this is just one of those things in life you just have to do, right?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 02:13:17 PM
waterpik
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Mr Bread on September 22, 2014, 02:15:19 PM
I love to floss.  Very clean feeling after. 
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Mr Bread on September 22, 2014, 02:15:36 PM
dentotape tho
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: signature move on September 22, 2014, 02:23:41 PM
So this is just one of those things in life you just have to do, right?

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/su6lfu/comedy-central-presents-flossing (http://www.cc.com/video-clips/su6lfu/comedy-central-presents-flossing)
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 02:32:05 PM
Fine. So I guess I'm just flossing for the rest of my life now.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Mr Bread on September 22, 2014, 02:53:10 PM
Fine. So I guess I'm just flossing for the rest of my life now.

The smelliest, grossest part of your mouth is in between your teeth if you don't floss regularly.  Subhuman not to. 
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: CNS on September 22, 2014, 04:26:54 PM
I carry around mint flavored disposable flosser pick thingys in my truck.  I floss after I eat pretty much anything.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 05:03:02 PM
If I'm bleeding does that mean it's working
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Cartierfor3 on September 22, 2014, 06:02:08 PM
Sometimes I lie to my dentist about my flossing habits  :frown:
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: jmlynch1 on September 22, 2014, 08:31:38 PM
The sticks are the best
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: CNS on September 22, 2014, 08:36:33 PM
Sometimes I lie to my dentist about my flossing habits  :frown:

He/she knows.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: sys on September 22, 2014, 08:39:07 PM
waterpik


been thinking about buying one of these.  seems like it'd hurt less.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 22, 2014, 08:40:25 PM
Sometimes I lie to my dentist about my flossing habits  :frown:


:frown:

shame yourself thread
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: nicname on September 22, 2014, 08:41:14 PM
Don't floss.

waterpik

Have one of these. Rarely use.

Brush? once, maybe twice a day (never miss a morning).

Haven't had a cavity in years. Yes, regular checkups.

Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 08:46:19 PM
I've used a waterpik for the last five or six years (same one).  i like it, don't like flossing (squeamish about it)
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: _33 on September 22, 2014, 08:47:56 PM
I've used a waterpik for the last five or six years (same one).  i like it, don't like flossing (squeamish about it)

Does it hook up to the faucet?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 08:49:33 PM
has its own reservoir - mine looks like this (probably old)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F09%2F23%2Fe8y3aqu6.jpg&hash=e79143d7c93f06bfad13677e11dcb5050917b326)
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 08:50:35 PM
kinda awkward at first and you kinda just "drool out" the water
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: nicname on September 22, 2014, 08:52:01 PM
I've used a waterpik for the last five or six years (same one).  i like it, don't like flossing (squeamish about it)

Wanna know what I really like? Don't care. I'm going to tell you anyway. It's the feeling you get when you go to the dentist and they brush/ clean your teeth with the scrubber and that really thick paste stuff. Also, when I'm rich, I'm going to get all my front teeth replaced with beautiful veneers like my boyhood idol Jalen Rose did when he got to the NBA. It's going to be great, and so will my smile!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F38.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_li5c4zecXe1qcmnsoo1_1280.png&hash=4c84a28b2cb9e678547132a8ce907e43b6c5c6f9)

Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: _33 on September 22, 2014, 08:52:45 PM
I think I would get the one that you hook up in the shower.  That way your drool and water and plaque and stuff could just roll down you into the drain.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 08:54:40 PM
forgot they make shower heads

<--- :facepalm:
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 11:43:45 PM
has its own reservoir - mine looks like this (probably old)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F09%2F23%2Fe8y3aqu6.jpg&hash=e79143d7c93f06bfad13677e11dcb5050917b326)

Seriously? What the hell is that thing?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 11:46:19 PM
pumps a stream of water as you run it along your gum line, knocking off food particles and other bad guys
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: bones129 on September 22, 2014, 11:49:14 PM
Haven't been to the dentist in several years. Haven't flossed in several years. (Don't like it when flossing causes my gums to bleed).

Brush at least once a day, if not more.

No probs with my teeth for many, many years. Any reason I should change?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 11:50:17 PM
pumps a stream of water as you run it along your gum line, knocking off food particles and other bad guys

Woah. You own cool things.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 11:51:17 PM
I feel like it wouldn't get in between teeth like flossing does but maybe it would. (look at me becoming a flossing nerd)
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 11:52:42 PM
pumps a stream of water as you run it along your gum line, knocking off food particles and other bad guys

Woah. You own cool things.

If somebody caught me using that I feel like I would look ridiculous.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 11:53:34 PM
i have good teeth but bad gums, it has helped immensely
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 22, 2014, 11:55:07 PM
Ok
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 11:55:37 PM
if your gums are bleeding more than very occasionally when you're flossing, that's bad
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 22, 2014, 11:55:46 PM
I only floss once a year, and it's immediately before the tailgate for the biggest home game of the year.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: bones129 on September 22, 2014, 11:57:38 PM
I only floss once a year, and it's immediately before the tailgate for the biggest home game of the year.

I have my answer, see previous post.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 22, 2014, 11:58:21 PM
I also make sure to pop 4 or 5 tabs of warfarin and wash each one of them down with a shot of everclear.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2014, 11:58:57 PM
metalhead also has his finger on the pulse
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 23, 2014, 12:14:30 AM
if your gums are bleeding more than very occasionally when you're flossing, that's bad

Today was like the fourth time I've done it seriously in my life.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 23, 2014, 12:26:00 AM
Did someone just admit to not brushing at least twice a day? That's disgusting and I hope you never get close to anyone when you talk to them.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: nicname on September 23, 2014, 12:43:08 AM
Did someone just admit to not brushing at least twice a day? That's disgusting and I hope you never get close to anyone when you talk to them.

If you brush every morning, but forget sometimes at night, how would that effect your breath any differently throughout the day?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 07:38:23 AM
Three times a day brusher and once a day flosser. I lived with a dentist for a couple of years and he'd tell me all of the horror stories he'd see (anonymously). It really changed my outlook on things. 
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Fldermaus on September 23, 2014, 08:40:12 AM
I carry around mint flavored disposable flosser pick thingys in my truck.  I floss after I eat pretty much anything.

You better not throw these on the ground when you're done. Not accusing, but that is an obnoxious habit of many who carry those around.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 23, 2014, 08:55:08 AM
Haven't been to the dentist in several years. Haven't flossed in several years. (Don't like it when flossing causes my gums to bleed).

Brush at least once a day, if not more.

No probs with my teeth for many, many years. Any reason I should change?

Well, your gums bleeding every time you floss seems like a pretty good reason for concern.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: meow meow on September 23, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
are toothpicks bad for you?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 23, 2014, 09:08:20 AM
are toothpicks bad for you?

Some girl in my class last night told me about how she got proposed too because her then-boyfriend didn't grab a toothpick after dinner. :dunno:
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Mr Bread on September 23, 2014, 09:14:35 AM
Lot of crap-mouthers round these parts apparently. 
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: CNS on September 23, 2014, 09:33:40 AM
I am very trash considerate
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Johnny Wichita on September 23, 2014, 09:51:44 AM
The bleeding should go away with regular flossing.  Also, some of you need to take it to the heart health thread. 
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 23, 2014, 10:10:57 AM
Lot of crap-mouthers round these parts apparently.

Yes. It's really not that surprising, though.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Brock Landers on September 23, 2014, 10:23:09 AM
I use these after dinner every night.  And I throw them away!!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentek.com%2Fweb%2Fattachments%2FProduct%2F5%2F512%2Fcomfort-clean-floss-picks.png&hash=4d61a2853e2fccaf8be193f381bbf48a39e42103)
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: meow meow on September 23, 2014, 10:45:52 AM
I use these after dinner every night.  And I throw them away!!

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentek.com%2Fweb%2Fattachments%2FProduct%2F5%2F512%2Fcomfort-clean-floss-picks.png&hash=4d61a2853e2fccaf8be193f381bbf48a39e42103)

those are a big PITA
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 23, 2014, 11:12:23 AM
It's just a whole lot quicker and easier to just use the standard floss wrapped around my fingers. You get so much more control that way.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: hemmy on September 23, 2014, 01:47:07 PM
if your gums are bleeding more than very occasionally when you're flossing, that's bad

I am a regular flosser but when I go to the dentist the dental assistant usually causes some gum bleeding. They instantly tell me to floss more but I ask them why they just assaulted my mouth. Sometimes its like they are trying to rip my head off via flossing they are going at it so violently.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: slobber on September 23, 2014, 08:21:39 PM
People of goEMAW, please brush your teeth at least twice daily and get a job where either a) you have dental coverage that pays for two cleanings per year or b) you earn more than the poverty level and you can at least go to the dentist once a year to get your teeth cleaned and have a checkup.
Thank you.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Bloodfart on September 23, 2014, 09:03:11 PM
Nahh nahh - flossers, let me see you rollin your rims
Ballers, helicopters, bikes, and Bourbans
It's on us, C-M-R are millionaires
Let 'em know it's flossin season everywhere

Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Tobias on September 23, 2014, 09:03:13 PM
very good advice, slobbs
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: bones129 on September 24, 2014, 12:06:33 AM
Haven't been to the dentist in several years. Haven't flossed in several years. (Don't like it when flossing causes my gums to bleed).

Brush at least once a day, if not more.

No probs with my teeth for many, many years. Any reason I should change?

Well, your gums bleeding every time you floss seems like a pretty good reason for concern.

They don't bleed with every flossing. Seems to happen only when I floss before bed after drinking a lot. I think the pak effect makes me floss too aggressively.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 24, 2014, 08:17:40 AM
Seriously, though, guys. This thread would have been pretty good Auburn bait last week, but it is just sad. Floss your teeth. Your gums will feel great once you get all of the disease out of there and they stop bleeding daily (should take about a week).
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: slobber on September 24, 2014, 10:01:19 AM

Seriously, though, guys. This thread would have been pretty good Auburn bait last week, but it is just sad. Floss your teeth. Your gums will feel great once you get all of the disease out of there and they stop bleeding daily (should take about a week).
Oh man, I'd have been all over, "You guys really should floss your TOOTH."
:lol: :lol:


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: stunted on September 24, 2014, 04:25:27 PM
Some say bad breath comes from the back of tongue but Im pretty sure it's the crap rotting between teeth.

It only takes a few missed floss sessions for me to notice bad breath creeping up, so imagine never flossing and all the nastiness building up.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: meow meow on September 24, 2014, 05:07:11 PM
pretty sure it's the back of the tongue
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 24, 2014, 10:10:31 PM
Had the first positive flossing experience of my life tonight. Ditched the fork thingy's and went old school; wrapped it around the fingers and really went to town
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: puniraptor on September 25, 2014, 01:41:45 PM
I'm flossing RIGHT NOW!
you guys inspired me.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on September 25, 2014, 04:27:28 PM
I'm flossing RIGHT NOW!
you guys inspired me.

Changing lives!
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Benja on November 07, 2014, 12:12:02 AM
So you goddamn super hero's really floss every single night, huh?
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: Mr Bread on November 07, 2014, 09:40:25 AM
I floss after every meal where I actually chew solid food.  I can't not do it.  Doesn't feel right.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: massofcatfan on November 07, 2014, 10:27:23 AM
guess I have a death wish. from the internet so must be true:

When you floss, you help prevent your gums from becoming inflamed. That's a good thing. What is happening when your gums are inflamed is that you have a chronic bacterial infection in your mouth. This harms your arteries through two mechanisms: the bacteria find their way in to your arteries and hang out (causing plaques), and your body mounts an immune response to the bacteria in your mouth, causing inflammation (which in turn can cause your arteries to narrow). This makes it hard for your heart to do its job and can lead to heart disease.


There is some debate about how many years you can gain with heart disease. Dr. Perls says 1.5 years, while Dr. Roizen says 6 years. Both of these doctors are gerontologists (aging docs) and have popular books on aging and life expectancy (see reviews: Living To 100, RealAge and You! Staying Young). Who is right? It doesn't matter. Flossing is good for your gums and good for your heart, so we should all just do it.
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: puniraptor on January 03, 2017, 12:17:52 AM
consecutive days of flossing live journal count-up:

1
Title: Re: Flossing
Post by: puniraptor on January 03, 2017, 12:18:07 AM
initial day