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Dear Lord Help Me! 🦷🍭😖
Well….I got to finally see a dentist for the first time in almost 2 yrs. Many of you probably know what’s coming next. Yes, my teeth need some serious TLC.
What’s most frustrating is that I wish I could’ve prevented this from happening, but in the same time, since I moved to another state, finding the appropriate insurance has been a major challenge. Along with finances and etc. *sigh* Anyways, progress has been made and now I can receive decent dental help. Now for the real health report, I need to have 3 procedures to remove 2 wisdom teeth, repair broken filling and a possible root canal. 😫 Along with taking prescribed antibiotics for my gum infection, too.
Yes, my teeth are a mess! 😭
Since seeing the dentist, I’ve been staying in bed for the most part. The meds are really helping with the pain, but I’ve been also having to manage my stress and anxiety too. *sigh* Been fighting against a lot of past reacquiring insecurities like “feeling like a burden” to my family. Feeling somewhat helpless to my situation. Feeling like a baby that I can’t just push through the pain. 🥺 I can easily be too hard on myself, but I also know the great value of caring for myself; physically and mentally.
It’s more than okay to make the time to rest. It’s actually a very good lifestyle practice. Our bodies aren’t made to function 24/7, then more highly possible malfunctions will occur. I’ll, of course, make it top priority to make routine dentist visits after all this is set and done. I refuse to go through something like this with my teeth again…..but I have to get through it first. The Lord is still with me as He always is. I just need to once again trust in Him through this trial. ��️
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Why does toothache occur and what causes it?
Dental pain can occur for a variety of reasons, and the causes of dental pain can vary depending on the individual. Some common causes of dental pain include:
Tooth decay: When bacteria in the mouth produce acids that erode the enamel of the tooth, it can lead to a cavity or tooth decay, which can cause dental pain.
Gum disease: Gingivitis and periodontitis are two common types of gum disease that can cause inflammation and pain in the gums.
Tooth fracture: A fracture in the tooth can expose the sensitive inner layers of the tooth, leading to pain and sensitivity.
Grinding teeth: Teeth grinding or clenching can lead to tooth sensitivity and pain.
It’s important to see an emergency dentist if you experience dental pain so that they can diagnose the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.
What are the treatment options for toothache?
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Fillings
Extractions
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b. decay has reached the nerve and the nerve gets infected. This can cause a severe toothache.
c. Gum infection
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Emergency Dental Problem 2 in Sydney - Broken Tooth:
Although fillings and crowns are meant to last for a while, they can be damaged and weaken over time. The tooth itself can fracture due to eating hard foods or if there is any decay. When a filling is dislodged, you will feel an excruciating pain for a few moments.
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This issue is quite common and is due to trauma of some type. A tooth can be saved if it is knocked out, but only if you get emergency dental work done within the hour. An emergency dentist will check for any possible damage to the gums or root of the tooth to find out if it can be reattached. If not, there are plenty of options available to make it seem it was never lost. A chipped tooth can be easily repaired as well.
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#Tooth decay#Dental caries#Plaque buildup#Tooth enamel erosion#Fillings#Oral hygiene#Preventing cavities#Dental health#Sugar and tooth decay#Gum Disease:#Gingivitis#Periodontal disease#Gum infection#Plaque and tartar#Gum inflammation#Periodontitis#Oral health#Gum bleeding#Dental hygiene and gum care#Healthy gums
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The Toddler Phone
Trigger warning: fluff
Summary: After a long, hectic day, you order Chinese for dinner, and Pete answers Zoe's toddler phone.
You had a long day. It was non-stop. You had to get Zoe to her pediatrician for her check up. She just needed some boosters. That went over about as well as trying to give a cat a bath. After, she got her lollipop, and was just cranky afterwards.
Then, you had to get to the dentist. You were having some inexplicable tooth pain that was getting worse, so you called. You got the first available appointment, which was right after Zoe's appointment. Luckily, the dentist was also in the same building as Zoe's pediatrician.
It turned out you had a gum infection. The dentist prescribed you some Amoxicillin with some prescription mouth wash. Still, it wasn't easy to go to your dental appointment with a now cranky toddler in tow.
Plus, you now had to wait at the pharmacy for your prescription. You were doing everything you could to soothe Zoe, but to no avail. You then had to stop to put gas in the car after you got your prescription, and that was no easy feat paying for the gas, then pumping the gas with a cranky toddler strapped to your chest who decided that now would be a good time to have a meltdown.
You were now pumping with one hand, and trying to soothe Zoe with the other.
"Waaah! Mama! Ouch! Mama! Dada!" This breaks your heart. Pete knew how to soothe Zoe when she was like this. You would be getting lunch for Pete and the office. Your next stop was Panera Bread.
"I know, baby. We'll see Daddy soon," you say. Zoe isn't convinced.
You hadn't even realized that it was past Zoe's naptime. You had just arrived at Panera Bread to pick up the order. You went in, with a toddler on your hip, who was having now ANOTHER meltdown because she was hungry and tired.
Normally, Zoe's a good baby. But, with her pediatrician visit which resulted in boosters with a now cranky toddler, your gum infection, a stop at Walgreens to get your antibiotic and mouthwash, then a stop at the gas station, followed by a stop to get lunch to Pete's office at Panera Bread, with Panera Bread's Macaroni and Cheese meal, with an apple and Gogurt for Zoe, and your bladder deciding that you had to pee right now, your day was becoming even longer and more hectic.
"Shhh, I know, baby. We'll see Daddy soon," you say, trying to soothe Zoe.
You go into the ladies room, place Zoe down when you get into the stall, pull your pants down, and pee. You wipe, and see blood. Great, you also started your period. That's the last thing you need right now. You start to dig around your purse for a tampon, but come up empty handed. Luckily, you came up with a pad, so you had to use that. You had a pad in there from when you were pregnant with Zoe, and had packed an extra from when after you had Zoe.
You place the pad in your underwear, and pull up your pants, then grab Zoe, and wash your hands. After, you check Zoe, and she now needs a diaper change. You realize that you have the diaper bag in the car, so you now have to go back to the car, grab the diaper bag, and change Zoe. You grab the bag, with Zoe in tow, and then head back, only to find the ladies room closed due to cleaning. So now, you have to change a cranky toddler, who was having a meltdown. Well, you now had to find a place to change her. The hatchback of your Equinox would have to do. You didn't have a choice.
You pulled out the changing pad, and placed in on the flat surface of the hatchback. You place the diaper bag down, then grab a diaper and the wipes. You lift up Zoe, and lie her down. You pull her shirt up a bit, and then pull her leggings down. You start to undo her diaper, only to see that she had started to pee again.
"Oh, Zoe, I know, honey," you feel like something is off. You're sure of it. You also spot some redness around her urethra. After you're done, and pick up the order, and use your hand sanitizer, you're on the phone to the pediatrician. She tells you to bring Zoe in later, and sets up the appointment. You notice that her pee smelled foul and was cloudy and foamy. Why the pediatrician hadn't spotted this earlier was beyond you.
You finally arrive at Pete's office. You're greeted by Jan, and you exchange pleasantries. You go to Pete, and sees how haggard and run down you're looking.
"Oh, sweetness, just feed Zoe. I'll keep here here, but go home and get some rest," says Pete.
Zoe is now running a fever. You lay out the Panera Bread, and encourage Zoe to eat just a little bit. She takes a few bites, then uses you as a toilet.
"You're sick, aren't you baby?" says Pete.
"I'm taking her to Dr. Williams-Jones again," you say.
"She thinks Zoe has a Urinary Tract Infection," you say.
"Here, I'll take the rest of the afternoon off, and why don't you go home, get some rest, and I'll get Zoe to Dr. Jones," says Pete.
"Thanks, honey," you say.
You both continue to talk, and Pete takes Zoe's apple, puts in the diaper bag, and disposes the rest of her Mac and Cheese. You eat the Gogurt. So now, you not only have a gum infection, you're now having to deal with a toddler who has her own urinary tract infection, and you're having your period on top of this.
"Shh, Zoe, the doctor will make you better," says Pete.
Pete is driving Zoe to the pediatrician. He has her diaper bag, her favorite toys, and gets her checked in. Pete reads to Zoe, and Zoe throws up again.
"Shhh, Zoe, it's okay. Daddy will make everything better," says Pete.
"Zoe Brenner, and Mr. Pete Brenner," says the nurse, who's opened the door.
"Zoe's sick," says Pete.
"She's throwing up," says Pete. The nurse takes Zoe's vitals, and that went about as well as trying to get a cat in the cat carrier. The nurse asks Pete to have a diaper and wipes ready because the doctor would be coming in.
After a few minutes, Dr. Williams-Jones comes in, and greets Pete.
"Zoe, I saw Zoe earlier for a check up and some boosters," says the doctor.
"I'm going to need a sample, Mr. Brenner." says the doctor, checking Zoe's symptoms. Luckily, Pete managed to get a UA when she started to pee. The doctor saw how foamy and cloudy Zoe's pee was.
The doctor comes back, and tells Pete that it's a Urinary Tract Infection. The doctor gives Pete a prescription for antibiotics. Pete pays the co-pay and leaves the office.
You're sound asleep when Pete returns with Zoe, the prescription in his hand. He got it filled, and he decided to put in an order for Chinese food before he got home.
"Sweetness, I'm home," says Pete.
"Is Zoe okay?" you ask.
"Shh, she's fine. She has a urinary tract infection. She'll take this medicine, then she'll be fine. I gave her some baby Motrin, to help reduce her fever. She's sleeping right now," says Pete.
"I ordered Chinese for us, honey," says Pete.
"I'll go pick it up," you say.
"Okay," says Pete.
Pete hands you your purse, and you straighten your clothes as best as you can. Yu get in the car, and head to pick it up. You stop at the ATM to get enough cash to cover the cost, and then pick up the order.
Pete is busy playing with Zoe, he's now out of his work clothes and freshly showered. He showered and got into his pajamas while Zoe was sound asleep. When Pete got out of the shower, Zoe woke up. Pete with Zoe in her nursery, and started to play with her.
Zoe grabs her toddler phone. Zoe picks up the plastic receiver, and holds it out to Pete.
"Dada! Mama! Talk! Talk! Mama!" says Zoe.
"Okay, I'll talk to Mama," says Pete.
"Yes, honey. Zoe and I are having fun," says Pete.
"Really? That's wonderful, honey," says Pete.
"Bye Mama," says Zoe.
You return, with the food in hand. You call, and Pete is busy playing with Zoe. He answers Zoe's toddler phone again.
"Yes, grandpa Joel. I'll take good care of Zoe. I'm taking good care of her mom," says Pete.
"Bye Gampa!" says Zoe.
Pete answers Zoe's phone again, and you're watching the wholesome site. Pete is busy having his conversation while Zoe keeps holding out her toddler phone.
"Hi, sweetness, I didn't see you or hear you," says Pete.
"It's okay, Pete. Dinner is here," you say.
"Do you feel like eating Zoe?" asks Pete.
"FOOD! FOOD!" says an excited Zoe.
Zoe must be feeling better, because she's back to the happy, sweet baby. Pete greets you with a quick kiss that makes you feel so much better.
"After dinner, I'll give Zoe her bath, okay. Why don't you just get the food ready, and go to bed after? You look exhausted, (Y/N)," says Pete.
You, Pete, and Zoe eat. Zoe just has a few bites, you and Pete are iffy of pushing it. You feed her some chicken with some rice, with no sauce. Zoe eats every bite.
"Shh, just go take a bath, and I'll clean the kitchen," says Pete.
Zoe was still sitting in her high chair, when she momentarily cries. Pete takes Zoe to her nursery, changes her diaper, washes his hands, and puts Bluey. Pete finishes cleaning the kitchen, and Zoe grabs her toddler phone again, that Pete remembered to bring.
"Yes, grandma," says Pete.
Zoe and Pete finish playing with her toddler phone. You've just entered the bath, and are enjoying a nice, long soak, after a nice hectic day. You were enjoying your Calgon moment.
You lay in the tub, enjoying your soak. You're starting to feel much better, and you're feeling less frazzled. It's as if the day just melted away, and you feel so tired, but revived at the same time.
Pete is busy Zoe her bath. You've just finished brushing your teeth and flossing, and you turn on the TV, and then you pick up your book. You try to read, but don't make it past the first word. You feel your eyelids growing heavy, and you fall asleep.
Pete is finishing up Zoe's bath, and he has just started to dry her off. He puts a fresh diaper on her, and gives her some more medicine. Luckily, Zoe's dinner stays down this time. Pete puts a fresh sleeper on Zoe, and reads to her. Zoe falls asleep, and Pete just continues to rock her after he's read her her favorite story.
"Good night, Zoe," says Pete. Pete places Zoe in her crib, and she's smiles when Pete kisses her on her forehead.
Pete covers Zoe with her favorite comfort blanket, and places her favorite comfort item, Paddington next to her. It was also your favorite comfort item, too. The blanket was knitted by you when you were pregnant with Zoe. You worked on it during the duration of your pregnancy. It was a temperature blanket, and it was baby sized. It was big, so Zoe got a lot of mileage out of it.
Pete comes back to the bedroom, only to see you passed out on the bed. You're in a deep sleep, so you don't even realize that Pete kissed you. He turns on his bedside lamp, and reads his book.
After a while, Pete falls asleep. You guys sleep through the entire night. The next morning, you take your medicine, brush your teeth, then shower. Zoe wakes, you get her up, changed, and dressed. Pete has showered, and is cooking breakfast for everyone. He made Zoe's favorite breakfast, pancakes. He's making sausage with it, too. Zoe eats a little applesauce, too. You give Zoe her medicine, and you take her temperature. It's gone down a bit.
"I'll call you later, okay. I'll be home this afternoon, and don't worry about dinner. I'll make dinner when it's time. Just take care of Zoe until I get back," says Pete.
You tell Pete goodbye and I love you. You're in sweats, so is Zoe. You read to Zoe, play with her, and watch her favorite Disney movies and favorite shows with her. You're both napping when Pete comes home. He covers you both with a blanket, showers, and starts dinner. The smell of food wakes you, and Pete has made you guys hot dogs for dinner.
You just realize how much of a great life partner you found in Pete.
(A real man answers the toddler phone.)
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What is the Fastest Way to Heal a Gum Infection?
Periodontal diseases, another name for gum infections, can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. They may cause discomfort when eating or brushing your teeth, as well as bleeding and swelling of the gums. They have the potential to worsen and eventually result in tooth loss if left untreated. Fortunately, there is an effective treatment for gum infections.
We will explore some simple and systematic gum pain home remedy quickly.
What is the Fastest Way to Heal a Gum Infection?
Discover effective ways to cure gum disease and regain a healthy, confident smile.
1. Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene
You can start the healing process of a gum infection as soon as possible by practicing better dental hygiene.
Here is how
Regular Brushing
At least twice a day, use a soft-bristle toothbrush to thoroughly yet gently brush your teeth. Make sure you get to the gum line as well as any other areas.
Flossing
To get rid of food leftovers and plaque in between your teeth, floss every day. By doing this, the illness is kept from spreading.
Mouthwash
To get rid of bacteria, use an antiseptic mouthwash. Rinse as advised, twice daily is recommended.
2. Warm Saltwater Rinse
Rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater is an easy yet efficient method of relieving the symptoms of a gum infection.
How to Prepare:
Repeatedly rinse your mouth with a solution made of half a teaspoon of salt and warm water throughout the day. This eliminates microorganisms and lessens irritation.
3. Over-the-Counter Pain Relief
Painkillers available without a prescription, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, can be used to treat gum infection discomfort. Make sure you keep to the label's suggested quantity.
4. Visit a Dentist
Consulting with a dentist is the quickest and most efficient approach to treating a gum infection, even though home remedies for gum infection may offer some short-term relief.
They are able to offer expert therapeutic alternatives like,
Scaling and Root Planning:
A deep cleaning technique called scaling and root planning is used to get rid of bacteria and tartar from under the gum line.
Antibiotics:
To treat the infection, your dentist may occasionally recommend antibiotics.
Surgical Intervention:
To remove tainted tissue while helping recovery, surgical operations could be required in severe situations.
5. Maintain a Healthy Diet
Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables and well-balanced will help strengthen your immune system, which promotes healing. Eat less acidic or sugary meals as these may worsen gum disease.
6. Quit Smoking
Giving up smoking is extremely helpful in accelerating your recovery. Smoking can reduce the blood supply to the gums, which makes the body's ability to fight off infections more difficult.
7. Stay Hydrated
Getting enough water in your diet can help keep your mouth healthy overall and remove toxins and bacteria.
Read: 5 Effective Home Remedies for Yellow Teeth Say Goodbye to Stains
Can Gum Disease Kill You?
No. Usually, gum disease is not a direct cause of death. Please be aware that severe gum disease can cause tooth loss and that it may be linked to systemic illnesses such as diabetes, lung infections, and heart disease if left untreated. It can also impair immunity and lead to long-term inflammation.
Antibiotics for Gum Infection
Yes, especially in situations of more advanced or severe gum disease (periodontitis), antibiotics are frequently used for gum infection treatment.
When an infection is serious, has spread to deeper tissues, or poses a danger of systemic consequences, dentists frequently prescribe antibiotics.
By helping in preventing the growth of the infection-causing bacteria, antibiotics decrease inflammation and promote gum healing.
Commonly prescribed antibiotics for periodontitis treatment at home,
Amoxicillin
Metronidazole
Doxycycline
Clindamycin
For the correct diagnosis and course of treatment for gum disease, always inquire about the advice of a medical practitioner. It is best to take antibiotics under their supervision.
Gum Disease Self-Care
A combination of home remedies, proper oral hygiene, and most importantly seeing a dentist for expert care can help heal a gum infection fast. Recall that prompt treatment is essential to halting the infection's progression and subsequent tooth issues.
You may speed up the healing process and restore the health of your gums by methodically following these procedures. For the best outcomes, do not put off getting professional dental care if you think you may have gum issues.
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Although most gum infection treatments can be completed in one appointment, sometimes it may need two or more appointments in particularly heavy infections.
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Hello everyone, I've settled up a pack of phone wallpapers so now you can grab all these for just 2 eur / 2 dollars at ~~my kofi shop~~
Thank you so so much ^ o ^)
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personal bills this month are killing me, gonna have to work hard on commissions to keep myself out of the negative again. if anyone would like to contribute to my peace of mind while I'm out of work, here's my tip jar below + keep an eye out for openings soon if you're looking for art from me!
#sorry for making these posts like every month it's been rough going#currently having to handle 3 possible infections in my gums while im on medicaid so thats why i'm also out of employment this month#wolfspeaks#mutual aid#financial assistance
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Mouthwashing Spoilers
TW: Addiction and Self Harm
I wanna go on about Swansea's final monologue but it's hard to put into words, but I'm gonna try anyways cause it's a short, but strong story about autonomy again. This post ended up significantly longer than I wanted though
It's the autonomy to choose the "less healthy" option because it's appealing to you. It's the moral assignment to normality and stability. An alcoholic is an alcoholic by choice, technically, but do they owe us otherwise? Is it morally reprehensible to enjoy taking LSD at a party? Should we see someone as less than because they relax with a xanax instead of a hot shower? It's not healthy. We know that. We've seen anti-drug ad after ad after ad. But is that the part that's morally wrong, in and of itself? Does enjoying the drugs and chaos make Swansea a worse person?
Like him talking about his entire life and ending it by saying between the "stable" "normal" life and him waking up every morning with a new hangover, he preferred the latter. People always talk about getting clean and fixing their lives and Swansea did it! He did the thing "good men" do! A wife and kids and a trade job and sobriety! He was doing it! He was finally "worth" something!
And he hated it! I mean I don't know if he actually hated/despised it, but he misses his previous life. He misses drugs and partying and living like you might not wake up the next day. He said the thing that changed him was seeing himself dead in a ditch under the bright beam of a streetlight. Now he's looking down the barrel of a gun. And as he looks down it, he looks back. That was his preference. It felt good to be like that. And he wouldn't be here if he stayed there
We always have a narrative about drugs or gambling or sleeping around where a person suddenly realizes that they aren't "doing anything" with their life and becomes stable and it's always played like addiction is a false pleasure. Swansea got to the stability people said would be the real pleasure of life and that just wasn't true for him. One bad paycheck could've been the difference between his stable life and falling apart anyways. His lifestyle was going to kill him someday apparently, yet he's staring down the barrel of a gun at his steady trade job to feed his wife and kids.
I don't know quite how to word it but Swansea is the poster child for rehabilitation. There's this weight to him saying his alcoholic period was the best time of his life. Like it just hits at that pang that makes people wear DARE shirts while smoking weed and post those videos of smoking 100 cigarettes at once. Anti-vaping ads tell you about the damage they do to your body but everyone knows that already. Everyone knows "this is what your brain looks like on drugs." I smoke medical marijuana and it isn't good for my lungs but it's good for my pain. Doing drugs isn't good for me and I know that and that's sorta the point sometimes.
I don't know it's just this weird pang where I know what Swansea means, just not to nearly the same extent. I don't have an addiction so I don't think I could fully understand it. Maybe a better thing I could relate it to for myself is self harm. It's not healthy sure, but who do I owe health? Myself? Other people? And what is healthy? Is it feeling better now? Is it resisting now and feeling worse for it until it stops? What if the coping skills I learn make it worse? What if they make it better? Do I want it to get better? Does Swansea want to get better? What would better feel like to either of us?
Who knows until you try. Swansea got a collared shirt, a mortgage, and a credit card. He got a job and a wife and kids. He got sober. He got healthier, depending on your definition.
But did he feel better? He's looking down a barrel of a gun and he has to decide if he feels better. It doesn't seem like he regrets his new life. He says he wants his kids to be better than him. He wants good things to happen for them. He saw himself as one bad slip away from falling again. I don't think he felt better though. I think he got healthier. He likely would've ended up in the ditch he dreamt about, but we don't know that. We also don't know if that's what he'd prefer. But, we do know he got healthier, depending on your definition.
#mouthwashing#tw addiction#tw self harm#It got a little personal in the end but I keep watching that scene cause it reminds me of a convo with my therapist#It's been a lil under a year since I last self harmed#but he told me that things like addictions and self harm are tools#they're neutral actions that either make you feel better or worse#and that's usually up to the circumstances around the action rather than the act itself#Taking narcotics might fill you with shame or make you feel giddy. Maybe even both#Self harm can make you feel embarrassed but cathartic#That's unhealthy#now what?#There needs to be something to replace that feeling or you'll just crave it until you can't stand the feeling anymore#And sure you can talk about will and self control but why? Who are they doing this for? Themselves? Friends? Family?#Cause there's so many factors that can make that difference and sometimes the answer is 'No one'#So you crave and is that healthier? I'm not saying to self harm again or break your sobriety#But there's gotta be something to replace it. AA and NA use a higher power and ppl use nicotine gum for smoking#Essentially what I'm saying is that it's not the end of the world to enjoy your addiction#Is it unhealthy? Absolutely. Wounds can get infected and drugs can be laced or you can OD#But is it morally wrong for Swansea to say those were the best days of his life?#Is it wrong for him to live the sober life and decide he preferred his alcoholism?#My therapist doesn't want me to harm myself. He'd prefer for me to learn new coping skills to replace it. And I did#The urges still come up for me sometimes. He says they come up for him too. Less so. But they do#He says a relapse could happen. What's wrong with that? You just start over with a new goal and a new skill. And if that skill is worse?#Well that original tool is there until you get a new one. It's not great but it feels better than a new bad tool#And maybe it's okay to fiddle with that old tool if you don't wanna bother with a new one again
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stickbug is a notorious nail biter. hes been at it for years, it annoyed haggar a lot and she tried forcing him to stop doing it multiple times(didnt work, hed stop for a while and then be at it again after some time), then later tashi was worried hed get sick or something(very little hygiene products available + putting your hands in your mouth constantly = not good) and told him to stop. it worked sort of bc he DID stop biting his nails for a bit .but instead he just started picking at his skin and biting the insides of his mouth(very little hygiene products + open wounds on you hands = NOT GOOD EITHER. IN FACT WORSE)
nobody can stop him hes just gonna do that shit till the day he dies i think
#my funky guys#hes not stupid he KNOWS its bad and he feels extremely guilty abt doing it but its always too tempting#to stop#he started doing this under haggars ''''care'''' out of stress and it just kinda stuck w him#ig when he gets older it gets nore managable bc he figures out he can replace the biting w something else#like generally fiddling w something w his hands or chewing gum or idk. buying a fidget toy#but as a kid it was a pretty big issue considering the danger of getting an infection on an alien planet w little to no medical supplies#tashi would make a big deal out of getting him to stop doing it(he meant well but it didnt rlly do anything in the long run)#(just made him feel more guilty abt doing it wo making him actually stop)#idk why im making this post lol#i just like stick a lot i think hes neat<3333
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I have got yet another fuckin infection.
#personal*#jess talks#I..I’m so done#I want a new body pls#or just to die preferably#I’ve had 6 infections in the last year#that’s not normal right?#and they’ve all be in different places#I thought it was just cus I work with kids so I catch everything#but these have all been oddly specific??#like not flu related#my chest infection was#but like I had one in my scar tissue and one in my neck from too much muscle use#now I’ve got one in my gums I think#I just wanna die#can I have 1 MONTH of not getting ill pls#I don’t wanna go to the doctors anymore#I don’t wanna buy more meds#pls for the love of god#just murder me
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Toothache has been KILLING me the last two days. Cannot sleep at all. It is definitely better than it was on Saturday but I feel the Saturday toothache was because of a sinus infection whereas this one feels like the actual tooth.
#Acgghgkkskssi#Personal#If it's not gone by tomorrow I'll call the dentist#It is my back tooth which is apparently a ticking time bomb that suffered damage from how my wisdom teeth grew in#So maybe it's that finally happening#Although I was literally at the dentist last month and they said it looked fine for now#I was at home cat sitting (which definitely causes the sinus infection one) and was using a probably not as good toothbrush there#So my other thought is my gum got scratched with that and is causing this pain#Idk I just want it over with#Doing all the drugs and home remedies
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Update about Silly the skitty...
She's just got her teeth removed today, and she is NOT happy.
#shes been having trouble eating so i took her to the vet and she had like a bad tooth infection and they just. took em all.#i cant get a picture because shes pissed rn#i never knew that a Skitty could look so pissed while napping...#she still tries to eat Spike and Sybil's food#she just has to try a little harder.. shes just gumming at that kibble.#rotomblr#pokeblogging#pkmn irl#rotumblr#pokeposting#unreality#tw unreality#pokemon irl#pokeblr
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went to Dinluke Better Have Another .025 Seconds of Screentime in Season 3 Island and was relieved for all our sakes to see that they indeed had .075 seconds
#you tumblrinas infected me and if they dont speak at least once ill be mad#dinluke#din djarin#luke skywalker#someone needs to teach that aluminium man about laser sword technology#gum wrapper foil man and the galaxy's most omnipotent blonde
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