#Causes Of Dental Problems In Kids

[rederiswrites]

Well, today I had the entertainment of having a dental hygienist schedule me for my next cleaning to make sure that she was the one doing the cleaning, so that she could hear "the end of the story". It was definitely a uniquely entertaining tooth cleaning.

You see, I got a message from Jacob while I was in the waiting room, telling me that... Well, the situation with my mom, who lives in our basement and is causing us problems I don't really need to get into, had deteriorated even further. So when the hygienist went to take my blood pressure, I was like, "oh actually, it might be really bad right now, cuz I just got upsetting news, don't worry about it." And then it was, in fact, fairly terrible. It's always been great before, and was great in their records, so we called that one a scratch.

But naturally she was curious to know what had my blood pressure through the roof. Presumably if I'd brushed it off she'd have respected that, but I was like, hell, why not, it's some pretty wild gossip. So I told her the basic outlines, and actually it was good for me, because at some point I'd really started to give my mom a little too much credit, trying to keep the situation peaceful. The hygienist gave me a fresh perspective of like, "wait so why is that even a problem for her?" And at a couple points there seemed to be surprising parallels with her life. So when I was done, and hopefully less likely to pop a blood vessel, I said, "Well I gave you the goods, I think you'll agree, so fill me in on your story!"

Because after all I was about to have her hands in my mouth for fifteen minutes, so my turn with the talking ball was definitely over.

She's like, "Alright, but fair warning, this might be more uncomfortable for you than me." And naturally I say something to the effect of, "Oh nah I'm cool with most things", and she gets to work.

"So ten years ago," she begins, "my husband died."

Me: *indistinct noises of shock and dismay* What's that one Twitter thread--"I know, classic start to a funny story."

Anyhow, short version, her husband died, she had a two year old to take care of, and she was working as a social worker and feeling like she couldn't take another day of it. So she quit her job, sold her house, moved back in with her parents (she got space in the unfinished basement, the baby got her old bedroom) and trained to become a hygienist. It certainly hadn't been her plan to still be there ten years later, but hey, she had help with the kid, he comes home to his grandparents every day instead of her scrambling to find a situation for him until she gets off work, and she feels spoiled to have her mom cooking for her. It's not perfect, but the way she sees it, it's been much better this way for her son.

So now she's gotta wait six months to find out if we get a mediator and how we settle the situation. Which I guess means I gotta actually settle it. God I hope.

As we were saying goodbye, I said, "Wait, I didn't get the punchline. Are you happier as a hygienist?"

"Oh. Oh yeah. Absolutely."

[agere-me]

You might want to skip this if you're feeling regressed. CW: talk of Kink and adult stores

First off, I know some of you are younger, so I want to point out that most of what I’m about to discuss will only apply to adults since many adult websites only allow those 18+ to shop. However, I also understand that some younger folks might still be curious.

I also know there are a lot of mixed feelings about kink in this community (meaning overall feelings, not kink being included), and I think a lot of that comes from misinformation. Considering the nature of our shared coping mechanisms, I think it’s worth reflecting on how others might perceive us and how it is misinformation that causes negative perceptions. For the record, age play isn’t my kink—it’s not something I’m into—but I respect it as something that consenting adults engage in. It’s no different than any other kink like spanking or petplay.

If you’ve ever wondered about buying from adult stores, you absolutely can. Just like someone shopping for soft rope for décor might visit an adult store, there’s no moral issue with making a purchase there. (However certain shops do have bad reputations for being homo/transphobic, or racists so avoid those)

At the end of the day, we are regressors, but we are also adults (unless you actually are a minor). Just because you regress doesn’t make you any less of an adult or more ‘pure.’ The real question to ask yourself is why you feel unsure about buying from an adult store for an item intended for adults. Many adult stores are actually more welcoming and safer in terms of product quality compared to items like paci’s made for kids, which can sometimes cause issues like dental problems because they aren’t the right size for adults.

Ultimately, it’s about making informed decisions as an adult. If something helps you feel more comfortable or safe, there’s no harm in exploring those options as long as you’re mindful and responsible. What do you all think? Obviously be kind and courteous.

TL;DR: Adult stores are okay for adults to use, and while age play isn’t my thing, it’s a valid practice for consenting adults. Make choices that feel right and informed for you.

[jediaprentis]

Clones shouldn't look identical

I have one nitpick about the clones looking the same (which isn't even a nitpick because no person besides me never mind Lucasfilm character designer would care, and even if they did they wouldn't have done anything about it - however, I have keen interest on faces so I offer for your consideration:)

Mouthbreathers!

And the like. We know how your face ends up looking is not only determined by your genetics but also by your craniofacial development which is affected by your early chewing and breathing habits. Basically, you did need to mew - as a kid.

So of course most clones would develop in a similiar way because they were basically bought up on an assembly line. They ate the same food, had basically the same airway structure and were likely quickly healed from any respitory illnesses. But there must have been outliers. After all, there were millions of clones.

I have prepared a demonstration:

It's very far from perfect as examples go, but we can see the basics: A weak chin and jawline, a longer face and nose (nose may also appear larger and more aqualine). There are also many other things such as smaller airways which can make breathing harder and dental problems due to narrow palate, but I'll leave this list shorter for the convenience of this post.

I think it would be absolutely delightful to see clones with differing craniofacial development! I wonder if their enhanced aging would affect it. If there were any underlying problems (such as mouthbreathing caused by broken nose that didn't heal properly or a habit picked up during a cold) that went unnoticed, I think the accelerated aging would make those effects stronger, since they would take less time to develop.

I'm not sure how much Kaminoans would care about the matter. Certainly in easily noticeable cases or if it affected breathing (and therefore performance in training). Maybe some barrack mates would complain that a brother is snoring too loud and it would be addressed.

I have one more thing to say and it's about Crosshair!

So does Crosshair have weak facial development? (and at this point I have to mention when I say "weak" I don't mean it as a negative thing. I think all faces are amazing and I even particularly like (one could even say, have a weak spot for) long faces, soft and narrow jaws and large noses in any and all combinations)

Crosshair definetely has a very long midface as well as weaker jawline than regs. However his chin does appear to be quite in line with the established norm and his face looks overall fairly balanced. I'd definetely put this down to genetics, at least for a large part, because his longness/tallness is a feature that seems to be a part of him in all fronts. He looks like a sniper :D

Perhaps I should create a clone oc that has weak CF development. He'd run out of breath quickly because he couldn't take in as much air. He'd snore too, and have a beautiful large nose and a charming small chin. If Lucasfilm won't do it I'll better get it done myself!

[capitalisticveins]

Darlin’ and Cutie (separate) HCs

For one of my favorite followers @ajfromabove ! Good job on your project! Hopefully these are good ^^

- Cutie is ridiculously tall, very noticeable height difference between them and Geordi.

- Tank does not snap off Kit-Kats or Hersheys, they eat both chocolate bars in 2 bites max. 

- They also have a tendency to not separate the paper on Fruit Roll-ups when eating them. You can imagine where I’m going with this.

- Cutie had a magic 8-ball as a kid that they keep around in their drawer.

- While at the Pack Solstice, Sweetheart scared the shit out of Tank, and this triggered their Fight-or-Flight response, which caused Tank to try and punch Sweetheart. The only problem is that Sweetheart was intangible, meaning Tank just punched a big ass hole in the wall. The solstice was at David and Angel’s house, so SH and Tank had to make up an excuse to leave at the same time immediately before David found out (because Angel didn’t care).

- Tank has shifted and chased their tail for 2 hours straight on their way to a pack meeting before. David found them on his way out the meeting still chasing it.

- Cutie has, and let me make this clear, the MOST RELAXING room ever. Remember when I said Lasko had surround sound speakers that play raining sounds and like 8 pillows? Yeah Cutie has all of that tenfold. When Geordi moved in with them, they had to sell some of it to make room, but they kept each and everyone of their pillows and bought headphones that play relaxing music.

- Cutie knows how to get rid of normal headaches easily. Whether it’s tea, medicine, or a nap, the max time they have a headache is usually 3 hours due to their tactics.

- Tank hasn’t been to the dentist in 4 years, but their dental hygiene is also through the roof.

- Cutie cannot, for the life of them, climb over a fence or jump over one.

- Cutie always dresses up as the same thing for Halloween, I just don’t know what they dress up as.

- Tank dressed as a Vampire for Halloween once, but the fake teeth they got was less sharp than their actual teeth so they didn’t fit, and they were pissy the whole day because of it. (Yes Sam has teased them about it)

- Cutie is a giggly drunk, who is extra flattery towards Geordi (You know those scenarios where Character A is drunk and goes “don’t talk to me my boyfriend is better” to Character B, the boyfriend, and is all flattered and blush-y? That.)

- Tank doesn’t usually get drunk but they’re the kind who gets drunk and then you don’t see them again the rest of the night.

- Tank does pull-ups like there’s no tomorrow, their biceps are NOTHING to joke about.

- Cutie had a parrot once but it passed a year before they met Geordi.

- Tank isn’t good at cooking but Sam is teaching them how. David takes offense to this because he’s offered to teach them how and they declined instantly. 

- Cutie has one of the best wardrobes in the cast. On par with Baaabe and Milo.

- Tank had made cupcakes once with Sweetheart’s help in their last Solstice before going to Washington. It was supposed to be for the whole pack but then they said they’re exclusively for David and Asher. The frosting had the same color palette as the gay pride flag (the blue and green one).

- Sweetheart had to make 4 batches of cookies after Tank proclaimed the cupcakes were only for Asher and David since they promised they were bringing something for the Solstice.

- Asher didn’t understand the reference behind the cupcake design but said they were pretty. David glared at Tank for the rest of the night and Tank burst out laughing whenever they made eye contact.

- Cutie and Sweetheart do know each other, or have at least heard each other’s names in passing.

- Cutie has a full morning routine that even Geordi is scared to break.

- Tank is terrified of pregnant spiders and calls them “Satan’s piñata’s”.

- Cutie fantasizes of living in a small cottage in the woods near a stream.

- Tank believes living in one of them is the fastest way to get killed and never found.

- Tank makes fun of people who bought blue checkmarks on twitter.

- Cutie loves all the Sims games individually (they only have Sims 4).

- Tank has played Minecraft with Angel ONCE. It ended with them fist fighting 3 zombies and a skeleton at once bc they refused to run away or get a weapon, and ended with them being killed by a creeper right after they won.

- Cutie has so much blackmail on so many politicians it’s crazy.

- Tank had a full group of friends in their old pack, which is why it took a while for them to warm up to the Shaw Pack.

- BOTH Cutie and Tank can pick up Geordi and Sam like they’re cats.

- Additionally, Tank has done the same thing to Milo, but only when he’s shifted.

- Tank would’ve used ChatGPT to do their essays back in high school if it existed. Instead they just never did their essays unless they felt like it.

- Cutie doesn’t get social cues.

- Cutie is, without a doubt, extroverted asf.

- Tank was a skater through middle school and high school, and got a concussion once.

- Tank absolutely HATES the nickname Precious. Even the word makes their skin crawl. Only instance they’ll willingly stick around when someone says it is if they’re watching Lord of the Rings.

- Whenever they order pizza, Cutie leaves the garlic for Geordi because they know how much he likes it.

- Tank sucks the frosting off of cupcakes before eating them.

- Cutie used to watch MLP like their life depended on it.

- Cutie owns heelys, that’s the closest they’ve gotten to skating.

- Tank has a BIG ass family, 7 of their family members live in Washington, the rest are kind of scattered around the US.

- Tank’s real name is something they consider “lame and  stupid” so they just go by Tank, and usually glare at anyone who says their actual name (Arden is the main perpetrator).

- Sam didn’t know Tank’s actual name until he went to the winter solstice and Arden came out of nowhere saying hi, and then their name. Sam was confused about who Arden was talking about. Tank slapped their hand over her mouth and started harshly whispering something unintelligible to her.

- Tank wouldn’t say who the name belonged to, so he went to Milo, who explained that it’s Tank’s actual name, they just don’t like it.

- He teased them with it once but that resulted in him being stuck under a shifted Tank for 3 hours.

- Cutie is photogenic as FUCK.

- Honey and Cutie have been friends since high school. Honey was extremely rude towards Cutie but they stuck around because they read their mind and realized Honey likes Cutie being around. It’s an Asher/David situation.

- Cutie helped Honey and Guy meet in college

- Don’t let Tank play Kahoot. Just don’t.

[just-a-carrot]

I was just randomly curious, since I experienced this as a kid, did any of the cast have that problem where their baby teeth just WOULDN’T fall out. Causing the adult teeth to start growing in behind them? And they had to have the baby teeth manually pulled out by a dentist?

If not, which of the cast would be most likely to have such a problem? Ie, which of the cast just has had a random history of dental problems

unusual ask but I thought it could be interesting

I'm not sure about that exact situation as it's quite specific but regarding teeth stuff in general I've always thought both Iggy and Gidget probably had braces and Iggy probably got some permanent teeth removed because he didn't have enough room in his mouth

(also Genzou and Bucks probably both cracked a tooth at one point)

(also Genzou definitely did the tie your tooth to the door knob thing)

[thenecropolix]

A thousand years later and I finally started psychonauts 2; gonna put my first impressions under the cut, so unless you don't got a problem with spoilers, you may want to stay out of here

I loved the opening monolog from our beautiful boy Raz and HIS DOODLES RAZ I LOVE YOU

I was in awe of the graphics and controls, THE SELECTION SCREEN WAS SO COOL AND JUST DOING STUFF IN THE OPENING SEQUENCE WAS FUN CAUSE IT WAS ALL POLISHED

That being said, as someone who's terrified of the dentist, I was. A little bit squicked out by the dental stuff in Loboto's head. Like the imagery and sounds? 10/10 from a design and interactive viewpoint but also. Eww.

I ah. May have died 3 times during the levitation sequence.

Also how tf are y'all gonna leave a whole ass kid alone in someone's mind like that HE MAY BE GOOD FOR A KID BUT HE'S STILL A KID

I was already stressing and I hadn't finished the tutorial level

Also didn't think I'd meet miss Hollis so soon god she is pretty but also ma'am be nice to the boy

SPEAKING OF WHICH

THAT COMMENT THAT ONE CHICK MADE ABOUT THE INTERN PROGRAM ALLOWING KINDERGARTNERS?? FIRST OF ALL, LISTEN HERE—

I was so peeved for Razputin

AND THEN THE FUCKING INTERNS LOCKING HIM IN THE CLOSET LIKE THAT

Bro I have never beefed harder with some teenagers

I didn't think I was gonna immediately dislike norma like that but

Fuck

Everyone else also ain't getting passes for that like WHY TF—

I'm glad he got new clothes but that was painful to watch him try and lie about how that happened to Otto and Sasha

Which BTW I didn't expect Otto to have such a pleasant voice

It was nice to hear Sasha acknowledge Raz's value

AND MILLA

You know I had to go through all her dialogue, I love that she did not hesitate to reassure Raz that she always has time for him I can't guys I love this woman

I stopped playing for the day after talking to Milla, but I'll have to use clairvoyance on her before I make my way to the classroom

WHICH ALSO SEEING SASHA'S VIEW OF RAZ WAS FREAKING ADORABLE

"And I shall call him Mini me"

[falciesystemessays]

Can I make a confession?

I hate thinking about my future.

(I promise this is related to video games.)

It could just be something in my brain.

It could be that, the way school has always led to more school, I'd always felt like my life was being decided for me.

It could be that, as a suicidal trans kid living on a dying rock, I never felt like I had a future.

But I had never in my life considered I would get this far, and at this point I have to grapple with the fact that I'm only getting older.

I need to move out eventually. I need to make a living. And I need to keep myself alive and healthy.

But something in me just hates thinking about that.

Of course, I notice this in the games I play too. I love tactics games like Fire Emblem, but the superficially similar Advance Wars could never grip me. While Fire Emblem gives me all of my chess pieces and makes me use them accordingly, Advance Wars makes me think several turns ahead and choose which units to create. Advance Wars is a much more long-term game, and I can't help but hate that.

I've been thinking for years about the prospect of using games to teach me what I don't know. Surely, if a game can finally make me understand long-term thinking, then I will be fixed. And I hate that framing, "fixed." These issues are very likely caused by ADHD, and the brain is just more complicated than any platitude can solve. But I also know that I do have to start thinking long-term, or I will suffer.

I've always hated brushing my teeth. When I was a kid, I would pretend to brush them to make my mom happy, but I just don't like having to put some stick of goo in my mouth, and even now that I do it regularly it doesn't feel good. I thought things would be okay forever, until I started having dental problems. Any individual day where I don't brush my teeth honestly doesn't make that big of a difference. But these choices in aggregate across years can have disastrous effects.

I started thinking about this as I replayed FTL recently. FTL: Faster Than Light is the first game released by Subset Games. Their second game, Into the Breach, is one of my favorite video games of all time. But crucially, everything I like about Into the Breach was an explicit response to something I didn't like about FTL. FTL has too much randomness, so ITB removes a bunch of randomness. FTL has too much hidden information, so ITB shows you exactly what enemies are going to do next. And in a game of Into the Breach, everything you need to think about is right in front of you. In FTL, you have to think ahead.

There's a few design choices in FTL I chafe against. Upgrading your ship is pretty expensive, and I never know how much it's worth saving up until it's too late. Your ship taking damage is unavoidable, and that damage sticks around between battles. Nearly every action costs some kind of resource that I don't know if I'll get back. It's a game that demands you think about it on a large scale, and after years of trying and failing, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get good at this game.

Do I just not have the brain for it?

But you know, it's not just lack of understanding that makes me put the short-term first. I've gotten into feuds with my parents about dieting before, as their legitimate concerns about health combined with unchecked fatphobia to leave me feeling like they just wanted control over my body. And while I recognize it's immature, these days I'll often eat something unhealthy on purpose out of spite. Making myself some dumplings, using all the salt and butter I could ever want, feels good, and tastes good too. But it was only today when, at a checkup about hormones, I agreed to weigh myself, and didn't like what I saw.

There are some games that provide delayed gratification. Games like Animal Crossing and Pokemon that use real-world time for game mechanics. In Animal Crossing, it's not enough to simply grow a tree, you have to plant it, and then water it for days. In Pokemon Shining Pearl, you have to wait until Friday to catch a Drifloon. These games treat the passage of time as a game mechanic in itself.

...Or at least, they do in theory. In practice, these games are awash with time travelers, changing the system clock to skip the wait.

I wish I had the answers, but I don't. I don't know how to teach myself this vital skill, and I'm searching still for a game that can help with that. Maybe I'll be the one to make it.

But I guess what I do want to say is that, if you also hate thinking about the future, whether that's in games or in life...

I understand.

[kidsnextdoor-doodles]

Aside from Herbie's partial heterochromia, do you headcanon any other physical conditions, mutations or disabilities with the Moonbase Crew?

Aaaaa!! Okay so;

Canon stuff out of the way; Patton has a cleft chin, Herbie has a double chin, glasses, overbite, and braces, and Fanny has freckles (though I imagine her with a lot more than she has in canon jgnjf)

Rachel has a lot of moles on her body, three specifically on her face.

Rachel also starts getting major eye bags once she becomes supreme leader. Even after becoming a teen she has an awful sleep schedule so there’s no chance she’d be able to get rid of them as an adult.

Fanny starts developing lines around her eyes as a late teen, and has noticeable crows feet by the time she’s in her midlife.

I’ve given all four of them heterochromia because I love colouring heterochromia and I think it looks cool (It started with just Fanny, than I gave it to Rachel, then I said ‘fuck it’s and gave it to Patton and Herbie as well)! Both Patton and Herbie have partial heterochromia in one eye each. Patton has green eyes and the top half of his right eye is blue, and Herbie has purple eyes and the top half of his left eye is red (in a more realistic world, it would probably be blue and a reddish brown). Rachel has partial heterochromia in both her eyes, in which the top half of them are brown and the bottom half are a deep purple (again, more realisticly it would most likely be dark blue.) Fanny has complete heterochromia; her right eye is green and her left is orange (again again, would realistically be a light brown).

Herbie had disastrously crooked teeth, like painfully so, which is why he has braces now.

Patton has a fractured tooth, which happened during his cadet training. His parents have tried to convince him to get a fake tooth but he refuses.

Rachel has a tooth gap that started out small but got wider over time. She absolutely hated it when she was younger and beg her parents to take her to get it ‘fixed’ but they never did (mostly because her dad also has a tooth gap and he was offended she hated it so much). Eventually she ‘got over it’, but she still doesn’t like people giving attention to it.

Fanny has ‘fangs’, which are just her slightly sharper canines protruding irregularly (snaggle-tooth). Fanny doesn’t really care much about her appearance so she’s never thought about getting them fixed. The only time the idea crossed her mind was when her mother raised concerns about possible dental hygiene issues, but ultimately neither of her parents thought it was a big enough deal to get them fixed.

Rachel is a tad bit underweight, because she grew up with only one proper meal a day and now as supreme leader she has the habit of skipping meals entirely unless she’s eating with friends.

Patton went through some early puberty. The most noticeable side effect was his voice getting deeper and growing side burns.

Herbie’s body in general is just, a bit of a struggle for him. He has a poor immune system so he gets sick realky easily (which is why he avoids doing field missions and prefers working behind a screen). His growth has also been stunted because of said tendencies to be sick and a lack of a nutritional diet (single dad who does NOT know how to take care of a kid!! But he’s trying… not well but still trying).

Both Fanny and Patton get injured regularly, which will definitely cause problems for them in the future.

Patton starts suffering hearing loss in one ear during his late teens/early adulthood, and ends up with a hearing aid.

Rachel needs glasses. She didn’t wear them at all as a kid because her vision issues were not major enough for people to really notice, but she’d start wearing reading glasses as a teen because her eyes got worse. And then her eyes would get even worse so she’d wear glasses regularly as an adult, though she’d prefer wearing contact lenses.

Patton has asthma and thinks it’s SUPER embarrassing and tried to hide it when he joined the KND. Obviously he couldn’t keep it hidden for long, but in present times the only people who know are the rest of the mooncrew.

Fanny is allergic to penicillin (this has no reasoning it’s just pure projection LMAO)

[niveshkakkar]

Dental Health in Children: When to Begin and What to Expect 

Maintaining good dental health in children begins at a young age and sets the basis for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dr. Nivesh Kakkar's Kakkar Dental Clinic in Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, emphasises the need for early tooth care and education. This article will address the essentials of children's dental health, as well as guidance on when to schedule checks, what to expect during these sessions, and how to encourage healthy oral hygiene practices at home.

Early Dental Treatment Is Crucial

A child's journey toward optimal oral health starts long before their first tooth erupts. Early dental care routine development can help to avoid oral health issues later on and foster lifelong healthy habits. It is advised by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) that children see a dentist by the time they become one year old or within six months of the emergence of their first tooth. There are several reasons why this early visit is crucial.

How to Create a Dental Home:

Your child can receive complete oral health treatment in a dental home. It helps foster a bond between the child and the dentist and offers continuity of service.

Early Problem Identification:

Frequent examinations make it possible to identify possible issues early on, such as tooth decay or misalignment, so that treatment can begin before the condition gets worse.

Parent Education: 

Parents should use the initial appointment as an opportunity to inquire about their child's diet, oral health, and appropriate dental care methods.

When to Begin Seeing a Dentist

1.   From birth to 6 months:

Even before teeth sprout, parents should begin wiping their infant's gums after feedings with a damp washcloth. This eliminates bacteria and establishes a routine.

Infants who are put to sleep with bottles that are filled with sugary drinks have an early risk of tooth decay.

2.  Between 6 months and 1 year:

It's time for the first dental checkup as soon as the first tooth erupts, which typically happens between six and twelve months.

At this point, parents ought to begin using water and a toothbrush with soft bristles to brush their child's teeth.

3.  1 Year and Beyond:

Kids should keep going to the dentist every six months after their first birthday.

At the moment when two teeth come into contact, apply fluoride toothpaste in tiny amounts (about the size of a rice grain).

What to anticipate from dental appointments

At Kakkar Dental Clinic, Dr. Nivesh Kakkar's main goal is to make your child's first dental visit joyful. This is how things typically work out:

First Inspection:

Learning:

Treatment with Fluoride:

Establishing Comfort

Creating Healthful Habits for Oral Hygiene

Once your child has started going to the dentist on a regular basis, it is critical to instill good dental hygiene habits at home:

Using a brush:

Using a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste for children aged 2 to 6, brush your child's teeth twice a day.

Until the child reaches the age of eight, supervise their brushing to make sure they are doing it correctly.

Taking care of:

As soon as two teeth come into contact, begin flossing.

When your child is old enough, teach them how to carefully floss between their teeth.

Nutritious Diet:

Cut out on sugary drinks and snacks as these can cause cavities.

Promote wholesome snacks such as cheese, yogurt, fruits, and veggies.

Frequent Examinations:

Make dentist appointments for cleanings and exams every six months.

Watch for any indications of dental problems, such as tooth discolouration or sensitivity.

Common Dental Problems in Kids

Parents who are aware of prevalent dental issues can take preventative action:

Cavities: One of the most common long-term illnesses affecting children is tooth decay. It happens when bacteria break down meal carbohydrates into acids that weaken tooth enamel.

Gum Disease: Children are susceptible to gingivitis just like adults are. Gums that swell or bleed when brushing are warning signs.

Misalignment: Children's jaws may not expand uniformly as they get older, which can cause misaligned teeth or bite problems that may eventually need orthodontic treatment.

In summary

Ensuring the oral health of children is crucial for maintaining healthy smiles throughout their lives. Preventing dental problems in the future requires starting dental appointments by the time a child turns one and developing strong oral hygiene practices at home. Dr. Nivesh Kakkar and his staff at the Kakkar Dental Clinic in Ashok Vihar are committed to offering complete paediatric dental care that is customised to meet your child's needs. We cordially encourage you to set up an appointment right now and begin the process of ensuring your child's radiant smile!

[mykiddentalspotca]

Kids Dental- Ensuring a Bright Future for Little Smiles

A child's smile is one of the most precious things in the world, and maintaining it requires proper dental care from an early age. "Kids Dental" focuses on the specialized needs of children’s oral health, ensuring that their teeth are healthy, their smiles are bright, and they develop positive attitudes towards dental hygiene that will last a lifetime. For more information visit Kids Dental Spot.

Importance of Early Dental Care

The foundation for healthy teeth starts long before a child’s first tooth appears. Parents play a crucial role in maintaining their child’s oral health, even during infancy. Wiping the gums with a clean, damp cloth after feedings helps to remove sugars and bacteria that can cause tooth decay. As soon as the first tooth appears, parents should begin brushing it with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush and a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste.

Early dental visits are essential. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child should visit the dentist by their first birthday or within six months after the first tooth erupts. This initial visit is not just for checking the teeth but also for educating parents on how to care for their child’s teeth. Early visits help in detecting any potential issues before they become significant problems, such as tooth decay, which is one of the most common chronic diseases in children.

Common Dental Issues in Children

Children are particularly susceptible to a range of dental problems, some of which include:

Tooth Decay (Cavities): Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent childhood diseases. It can develop as soon as the first tooth erupts. The combination of sugary foods and improper oral hygiene contributes to the formation of cavities. If left untreated, cavities can cause pain, infection, and even lead to issues with eating, speaking, and learning.

Thumb Sucking: While thumb sucking is a natural reflex for babies and toddlers, prolonged thumb sucking can lead to dental problems, such as improper alignment of teeth and issues with the roof of the mouth. If a child continues this habit beyond the age of four, it may be necessary to consult with a dentist for advice on how to gently wean them off this habit.

Teething Problems: Teething can be a challenging time for both the child and the parents. The discomfort associated with teething can lead to irritability and difficulty in feeding. In some cases, teething might also cause drooling and gum swelling. While these symptoms are generally mild, parents should consult a dentist if they notice anything unusual, such as a fever or prolonged discomfort.

Dental Anxiety: Dental anxiety is common among children, and it can stem from a fear of the unknown, previous negative experiences, or the intimidating nature of dental instruments. Addressing dental anxiety early is essential to ensure that children do not develop a lifelong fear of the dentist. Pediatric dentists are trained to make children feel comfortable, using techniques that make the visit a positive experience.

Preventive Measures for Kids Dental Health

Preventing dental problems in children involves a combination of good oral hygiene practices, a healthy diet, and regular dental check-ups.

Brushing and Flossing: Teaching children proper brushing and flossing techniques is crucial. Brushing should be done twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and flossing should begin as soon as two teeth touch. Parents should supervise and assist with brushing until the child is capable of doing it effectively on their own, usually around the age of seven or eight.

Healthy Diet: A balanced diet that is low in sugars and high in nutrients supports healthy teeth. Limiting sugary snacks and drinks, such as candy, soda, and fruit juices, reduces the risk of cavities. Instead, encourage children to consume fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products that are rich in calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for strong teeth and bones.

Fluoride Treatments and Dental Sealants: Fluoride is a natural mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and prevents decay. In areas where the water supply is not fluoridated, or if a child is at a high risk for cavities, the dentist may recommend fluoride treatments. Dental sealants are another preventive measure; these are thin, protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to prevent cavities. Sealants are particularly effective in preventing decay in the deep grooves of molars, where brushing might not reach.

Regular Dental Check-ups: Routine dental visits are vital for maintaining oral health. These visits allow the dentist to monitor the development of the child’s teeth, provide professional cleanings, and address any concerns promptly. They also offer an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on proper oral care at each stage of their child’s development.

The Role of Pediatric Dentists

Pediatric dentists specialize in the dental care of children from infancy through adolescence. Their training includes an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school, focusing on child psychology, growth and development, and the specific dental needs of children.

Pediatric dentists create a child-friendly environment that is welcoming and non-threatening. Their offices are often designed with bright colors, toys, and activities to help children feel relaxed and comfortable. This environment, combined with the dentist’s expertise in handling children’s behavior and fears, ensures that the child’s dental experience is as positive as possible.

Pediatric dentists are also equipped to address a variety of dental issues unique to children, such as early orthodontic assessments, managing dental injuries, and treating conditions like tongue-tie or lip-tie. They work closely with parents to provide comprehensive care, ensuring that both the child’s current and future dental needs are met.

Creating Lifelong Healthy Habits

Instilling good dental habits in children sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Parents are the primary role models, and children often mimic their behaviors. By demonstrating good oral hygiene practices, such as brushing and flossing regularly, parents can encourage their children to adopt these habits.

Additionally, making dental care a routine part of the child’s day, rather than a chore, can foster a positive attitude towards oral hygiene. Reading books about dental care, watching videos, or even role-playing a dentist visit can help children understand the importance of taking care of their teeth.

Rewarding children for good dental hygiene practices, such as brushing or successfully completing a dental visit without anxiety, can also reinforce these behaviors. Over time, these practices become second nature, and the child grows up with a strong foundation for oral health.

Conclusion

Kids Dental is not just about preventing cavities; it’s about creating a foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. From the first tooth to the arrival of permanent teeth, maintaining good oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and healthy habits are key to ensuring that children’s teeth remain healthy and strong.

Parents play a pivotal role in this journey, guiding their children through the challenges of teething, thumb sucking, and dental anxiety, and setting examples with their own oral hygiene practices. With the support of pediatric dentists, children can have positive dental experiences that set them on the path to a lifetime of excellent oral health.

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[rocals]

jet star can't floss (fortnite dance) and kobra kid can't floss (dental hygiene) but together they cause so so many problems

[minty-tea-soup]

Spiders can have little a toothpaste, as a treat

So this was from god knows how long ago but considering I might actually start posting on this app I figured hell I'll start with the spider toothpaste rant as a treat.

It starts when I sit down to write a Spider-man and Daredevil fanfiction where Peter Parker gets changed very young and due to the world being a bit more dystopian after the Sokovia Accords May Parker has to give Peter to Matt to take care of and hide. Because Peter isn't just given powers, he is definitely a whole lot more spider. Extra limbs, eyes, venomous, picks up spider mannerisms etc.

So where does toothpaste come to play here? Well most toothpastes are mint and I happened to know Mint was a good spider repellent cause I love mint and dislike spiders near me.

And I went: wouldn't it be funny is little Peter didn't want to brush teeth cause mint to Matt's confusion.

It was supposed to be one maybe two lines to show that Peter was very much spider now.

Then I was looking up stuff that was repellent for spiders and I see baking soda. And I go…. fuck that's what's in non-minty toothpaste/the only toothpaste I know that isn't minty off the top of my head. That page also tells me that something called DE is instant kill for spiders. I go "what's DE?" Turns out it is an instant kill for spiders and great for dental health so much so that it is often used for homemade toothpaste so you don't have to buy all the chemicals and some toothpastes already have it.

So Fuck. I'm lucky that Matt didn't instantly make Peter sick/kill him.

Then I think wait what about salt water?

Instant kill for spiders.

Holy fuck why does everything kill spiders. This thing is curing my arachnophobia cause hot damn spiders are shit at surviving it seems. And like yes I know they can survive fine but they cannot survive toothpaste via my google searches. And now I'm also very very into trying and finding a toothpaste that Matt can give Peter and not have Peter reject cause it makes him sick.

Also at this point I've decided that all of this is going into the fic, cause I'm doing all this research and it's funny.

Finally I find charcoal toothpaste that doesn't have any instant kills or repellents in it. Charcoal's only use against spiders is that if you are not it can help draw out the venom but you can do that with snakes too. Great amazing.

Then just to be sure cause I've been cursed to be the curious cat that keeps using up it's lives for research I look at what is on charcoal.

Sawdust.

I look up what type of wood sawdust is normally made from.

Pine, for, spruce, hemlock, CEDAR, and redwood.

Cedar is repellent for spiders which means there is a 1 in 5 chance that everytime that Matt tries the toothpaste on Peter, Peter has a reaction cause heightened senses remember? So now something that was supposed to be two lines and funny is about a page and Matt is feeling tested by god because I'm feeling tested by god.

So I have him make his own charcoal and in turn his own charcoal toothpaste and declare himself victorious at being able to find spider safe toothpaste.

Will anyone appreciate the effort?

Probably not.

Matt will continue to scream into pillows.

However this rant became my go to silly rant during Covid and is almost two years old now? and when meeting new people cause it's funny and it lets me see how they react when I info dump. Like my dad who told me I was wasting my time verses my friend who has now heard it like 4 times start to finish and thinks it is great.

But then I got a development on this rant after two years because I too hate toothpaste with a passion it just feels gross and leaves mouth weird and fucks with tongue. And so my mom as a joke got me kids strawberry toothpaste which upon reading the ingredients realized that children's toothpaste might have worked perfectly fine to solve Matt's problem which is fucking funny as hell. However the silica that a lot of them have might actually not been great cause it can dry out bugs, which is partly why you can use some types as toothpaste in small amounts as a pest repellent! The other reason is they fucking hate the smell. Again toothpaste against bugs is an interesting thing.

But yeah your right spiders can have toothpaste, but they probably won't like it.

[anxietywriter]

Dental Things

This is kind of random but hey if you want to share something about your character's dental health then here's a list of things. This is based on my various various dental problems :D

Their two front teeth are fillings (broke their adult teeth by tripping and falling flat on their face as a kid)

Addendum, said trauma to teeth results in an abscess like ten years later that appears seemingly out of nowhere, causes increasingly painful swelling over time and leads to a root canal

If the story is set in America, then lemme tell you, dental care is expensive without insurance. Like, you can spend $300 just on a consultation (and like 2 x-rays) ~$120 for a regular cleaning but that's actually not too bad

they've got a gold/silver crown on their back teeth from accidentally causing their teeth to crack

one time they went to the dentist and like 3 people gathered around them to gawk at their "uniquely shaped canines"

they're missing like 2 teeth from their lower jaw. not from like them falling out or anything. they just. never grew in.

they wear retainers at night!

on the flip side, they're supposed to wear the retainers, but simply do not.

braces!! with colors!!!

them after getting their graces tightened and they're clenching their teeth or putting their head down or trying to gnaw at something for the pain

they can feel with their tongue their wisdom teeth under their gums

gums being so swollen/painful that they're prescribed the powerful pain killers (from my experience 800 mg is prescription and 200 mg is over the counter for like ibuprofen)

when they're in so much pain that they literally cannot focus on anything else and can't do anything but sit and try to soothe their pain with like an ice pack or cold water or something

it is in fact possible to be in so much pain constantly that one cannot sleep

addendum:

gods above so much swelling, like it might not even be painful their lip is just hilariously swollen so it looks like they got a really bad lip job.

[medicinemane]

And maybe you'll be like "but if you don't trust businesses, how can you trust welfare?"

I fucking don't. My mom trying to get on food stamps fucked me up because a lady I never met without my permission got my SSN from my mom and started editing my files. My heart still races to this very second whenever I think about it, it kinda messed me up bad and I'll never ever ever see any kind of recourse

And I'm terrified that I'm gonna lose my medicaid just cause I inherited some money from my grandpa

And I've never even applied for disability cause it kinda doesn't matter finding out if I'd qualify or not cause of my depression, when the rules are so restrictive I don't know if I've even be allowed to keep my house

I do not fucking trust these things on a personal level. I feel like out of a lot of people I have the most to fear from them cause I'm on the edge of having things work, and that gets you punished

...but I need medicaid in order to have insurance (and when you strip out the finance side of medicaid, I love medicaid... they're honestly incredible insurance... I just... I just... dental is like 90% of why medicaid is so important to me, ever since I found out this state pays for it I've actually been able to do cleanings which is important to me cause I can't always get myself to brush)

And I think things like disability and food stamps are pretty damn important on a personal level, and honestly are also good for the economy cause they get people spending... it's practically a free cash infusion into the economy, cause these are people who need to buy stuff

There's just so much important stuff welfare does that it's worth dealing with government

No, what I want is more accountability so if someone gets my SSN from a 3rd party like my mom they're held to HIPPA styles standards where that's not ok to access my files without my permission (She changed my fucking address and tried to get medicaid to investigate me for fraud! Never even met me)

Like have some accountability there and in every situation

Secondly I want less punitive focused rules. I'd frankly prefer bezos get on disability than smack down some poor sod cause they got $2000 in the bank or cause their friend lets them live with them for free

If there's gonna be a cut off on these programs, it needs to be a solid step above the poverty line, cause... by definition I assume poverty line denotes kinda the minimum expected income people can reasonably live off of, and if you take away benefits people are gonna lose a chunk of money to covering that stuff themself, so you need a buffer before you kick people off

I don't fucking trust the government for a second, I've actively been fucked by them and on a personal level I avoid everything but medicaid and only that cause everything but the money is pleasant to deal with and I kinda need it (honestly if I was rich I'm not even kidding that I'd rather give medicaid like $400 a month than some insurance company, I sincerely like them as insurance)

But I'd trust them a lot more if they were less punitive, less out to hunt me down and gut me cause someone handed me a fiver or cause I started to get on my feet, and if government employees had concrete rules they had to follow that were actually transparent and enforced

Like 90% of my problems with welfare go away if they're held accountable and there's less "catch the welfare cheats" mentality going around

I don't trust the government in the slightest, but sadly there some jobs it kinda has to do, so I'd just rather force it to be an open book where the public can keep an eye on it and if they step out of line there's consequences (sort of like I don't trust most mega corps but happen to sometimes need stuff from them... did you know literally every cell service provider has been illegally selling shit like your location data to random people like bounty hunters, and the FCC just slapped them with a fine that's 0.02% of their yearly incomes and debated even doing that? I even can offer a source on that)

...I don't trust much of any authority cause they constantly fail me and kinda screw me. Don't trust doctors either, but I still gotta go to them, you know? ...they're just... they're real bad at listening... so many systems need systemic change

(You know who I really don't trust is the cops. I could point to so many examples. My uncle doesn't trust cops either, and he's an ex Fire and SWAT paramedic, he worked with them and we still got into a long conversation where he basically tore into them far better than I can)

(I don't trust authority that's not accountable)

[k--havok]

💙 🔮 ?

💙 - When you first learned about the Queer community, did you immediately realize ‘That’s me!’ Or did you consider yourself a ‘really good ally’ for some time?

So I actually learned about the community after I realized I was bisexual. Like a long time after.

I live in a yeehaw state (Texas) and growing up, I didn't realize there was a wider community until I joined tumblr back in 2014/2015. Now I had a lot of friends who were LGBT+ and knew of other classmates who I wasn't friends with part of the community. But that was basically my little world.

I've never been someone who feels included or welcomed in most communities. And the queer community is the same way. Where I live, most queer spaces are bars/clubs. A lot of the queer friends I've made as an adult are much, much older than me. Which I do appreciate on one hand. On another hand, I do wish I could interact with more queer individuals closer to my own age and in places I could frequent more often.

I'm also a huge introvert tho, and I don't mind looking from afar and being in my own little queer space with my friends. We have our own little community and I enjoy that a lot too.

It was nice learning that my feelings I had growing up were normal, and that I wasn't broken or disgusting for having them.

🔮 - What Was the Moment you Realized you were Queer?

Hahaha this is such a loaded question! Maybe for some (or a lot!) of people, there is one defining moment where everything clicks. Like a movie or something. But for me, there was never just The Moment. There were a lot of little teases and nudges, a tug of war of sorts, before I accepted it.

I hung around a lot with kids in middle school that would later turn out to be queer. At the time, none of us really knew the words to describe things. We were testing out boundaries on one another. Kisses on the cheek, hand-holding, cuddling, groping, etc.

I avoided my own sexuality like the plaque. The repression is something that touches every aspect of my life, and so even when I had an epiphany or a queer moment, I would smother it.

That being said, I did have one moment that I could not get out of my mind nor completely smother. I wouldn't say it was the defining moment, or anything like that, but it was the first push.

It was middle school, again. And at the time, I attended youth group every wednesday. It was something to do as I was bullied a lot in middle school and at least at youth group, everyone was pretty nice and there was no bullying. Now, this youth group was going on a camping trip up to Oklahoma over a weekend. Friday through Sunday.

I wanted to go so badly as I never got to travel that far growing up. And so my mom agreed and let me go.

Youth group camp is. An experience. Unless you yourself have gone, you don't really know how strange it is. I have a lot of stories from this camp, which wasn't just our youth group, but many others as well.

The girls were paired in one large room and the boys had a different one. We didn't have cabins, just one large room filled with metal bunk beds and a connected bathroom with showers and toilets.

I, being my fat awkward self, always changed within a shower stall. As did most girls. This was a mixed age group, however. There were kids as young as 5 and as old as 17 all together.

I was brushing my teeth at the sinks, and my gums kept bleeding 'cause I had dental problems at the time and the toothbrush was new, and thus the bristles were stiff. To my right, an older girl and her mother were arguing about something. There was quite a bit of chatter going about, and I was taught not to eavesdrop growing up, so I was just trying to mind my own business.

This girl next to me was older, probably around 16. I think the girl had ran into some sort of poison ivy or had bug bites on her back. She finally got annoyed enough with her mother that she just tore her shirt off right then and there. And she wasn't even wearing a bra.

Now this drew my eye, cause like I said, no one changed out in the open. And not just that, but this girl had been walking around without a bra on during the day? It was a concept so foreign to me I ended up staring at her through the mirror.

I had never seen another girl's breasts before. And it shocked my system. I ended up giving up on brushing halfway through and going to bed immediately.

Even at the time, I knew that my feelings regarding what I saw would not be accepted and felt foreign. So I kept it to myself. But this time, I couldn't really smother the feelings and thoughts like I could before. Instead, I just shoved it into the back of my mind.

I didn't realize I was queer in that moment, per se, but it did help set the stage and start breaking down the walls I built. Other moments stacked on top of that one was what did those walls in. But it took me years. Up until I was an adult, in fact.

This is long enough 'cause I'm wordy as hell, so I won't get into it. But I would say that memory/story is the easiest to tell and one of the defining moments I have regarding my own bisexuality.

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Sorry this is so long LMAO I like giving context to things. Thank you for the ask!

[g0nta-g0kuhara]

1, 22, and (I know you’ve mentioned them in Aster’s streams but I’m want to hear about them again) 6!

What was your first exposure to Danganronpa?

VERY first was someone I followed on tumblr back in like 2016 occasionally reblogging Kazuichi fan art. Also general awareness of what Monokuma looked like, somehow. First time I actually looked into it myself was the Ultra Despair Boys streams in 2020!!

22. What’s a setting you’d love to see for a Killing Game?

HGDJSKF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT TRAINGANRONPA? Me and Aster had the idea of a killing game taking place on a train. Maybe each chapter takes place in a stop? and executions happen in whichever the last cart happens to be, and it gets disconnected from the rest of the train afterwards. I just love trains and think this is a very fun idea.

I also really would love a killing game to happen on a college campus? Maybe thats just cause I'm a uni student right now, but university campuses allow for a lot of fun settings and a bit bigger of a campus than what we saw in v3 to walk around. I think this would be fun!

6. Do you have a fan character? Tell us about them!

I have a couple actually!! My two favourites are The Ultimate Dentist and The Ultimate Gladiator, neither of which I actually gave names ghdjksfd.

The ultimate dentist was supposed to be this quiet, creepy type who is very passionate about their line of work and maybe doesn't totally respect personal space. They also wear a mask over their mouth, and their outfit is medical scrubs and a lab coat, along with a case lots of dental tools.

The ultimate gladiator I guess should actually be "li'l ultimate gladiator?" cause he's around 10 years old. His parents were historians who participated in re-enactments and brought him along. He found himself in a "gladiator competition" for kids and just happened to be inherently really good at it, and was scouted as an ultimate. Problem is, he HATES violence and is a very sensitive kid. His outfit was a gladiator's outfit, including a helmet that usually is askew on his head, in his hands, or maybe in one sprite actually properly on.