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Dentists (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by pastolia6@lemmy.ca to c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

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[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

My dentist keeps telling me everything is bad. Don't use floss holders, use your fingers. Don't rely on a water pick, use your fingers. They absolutely refuse to believe that using my fingers is difficult for me and it's not a skill issue.

I'm this 🤏 close to a radical sugar free diet because I cannot for the life of me floss to their expectations. It's always wrong.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You realize your dentist doesn't actually have any authority over you, right? Dentists who are friends (heh) of assassins notwithstanding.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

Of course, I'm just extremely hesitant to disregard opinions I've paid to hear.

[–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

Honestly, if the choice is between doing it regularly with a floss holder and struggling to do it with your fingers, the floss holder wins. Do whatever helps you to maintain the habit.

[–] Ajen@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

Just use whatever method works for you, and tell them how often you floss, but not what method you're using. Or lie, as long as it works that's all that matters. Or find a different dentist, I've had several dentists and none of them have been that picky.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm with you. I've never been able to fit my entire both fists in my mouth. Try as I might.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

At least there are some benefits to thick fingers.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How would thick fingers be helpful for flossing your teeth? We're talking about how difficult it is to get our digits and hands into our mouths

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Have you tried using your feet instead?