• srestegosaurio@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    5 hours ago

    Mine’s are pointing 90° on the wrong direction.

    They are dormant but I’ve warned that if they decide to start being funny I’ll be fucked. :D

    • Shou@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      Depends. I had 4 at 90°. Only one hurt a little. They caused pockets, which are hard to clean (impossible by yourself) and can accelerate bone loss. I removed 3 of them. 2 by a jaw surgeon. They were creating a space bewteen molars deeper inside the bone, while also creating an opening at the top. Nasty.

      Chronic inflamation of the gums don’t hurt either. Best way to tell is by a mouth hygiënist. If your gums bleed easily while flossing, it’s a good idea to keep flossing. Takes about 1-2 weeks before the gums calm down and the swelling dissipates. I use those tiny round brushes to get in between. If you start using those, m start with the thinnest wire. The metal should absolutely not scrape against the teeth, only the brush.

      Taken years to form that habit…