Oral Care and Depression

[BarryW]

she didn't specifically mention that it sprayed all over

that's how they get ya.

electric toothbrush has been a big help for my gums. I support grabbing one of those if you haven't yet.

 

[seabird]

that's how they get ya.

ha yeah that and the bill.

 

[ElleisForLisa]

I've neglected my oral care for far too long. So now I only have 6 teeth on the lower jaw. I just had a deep scrape periodontal cleaning of the left side and go back the 28th Feb. for the right side. Deep scrapes are unpleasant!

I know, for myself, that my depression has led to generally bad self care including oral care.

I am trying to do better but there is so much damage already done, I'd like to encourage folks to not neglect oral care even when seriously depressed and its hard to do anything at all.

Just cuz I am curious, what is your oral care routine?

Thanks for sharing and I don’t feel so alone. I’ve had three molars pulled and the issues haven’t stopped. I had the best dental hygiene until my depression progressively got worse. I try to do better now too now but something people don’t understand about depression is the littlest things can feel HUGE and I think with depression it is HUGE it’s not like we pick to have no energy. The best advice by my mama who was in dental work is to at least use floss picks, even just before bed keep them in your night stand (easy close access - one less obstacle) I am going to going in for a deep cleaning so now I’m a little nervous about the deep scrape hehe 😉 but honestly thanks for the heads up on that part

 

[ElleisForLisa]

Sending heartfelt hugs as I have always had bad teeth alas from when I was a kid so root canals, extractions, a bridge, crowns, 5 wisdom teeth pulled, (oh joy)...I use an electric toothbrush 1x/day, Act mouthwash and those interdental brushes which seem to work better than floss for me... and no longer smoke but do drink wine...

You had FIVE wisdom teeth?!? Sorry for all your dental problems from such a young age too

 

[Angie]

Thanks for sharing and I don’t feel so alone. I’ve had three molars pulled and the issues haven’t stopped. I had the best dental hygiene until my depression progressively got worse. I try to do better now too now but something people don’t understand about depression is the littlest things can feel HUGE and I think with depression it is HUGE it’s not like we pick to have no energy. The best advice by my mama who was in dental work is to at least use floss picks, even just before bed keep them in your night stand (easy close access - one less obstacle) I am going to going in for a deep cleaning so now I’m a little nervous about the deep scrape hehe 😉 but honestly thanks for the heads up on that part

You are welcome. I feel many depressed folks have trouble with oral care.

The deep scrape/cleaning is unpleasant, ask for nitrous (laughing gas), it helps.

Let us know how it goes.

Best wishes, Angie

 

[Kiwi2016]

You had FIVE wisdom teeth?!? Sorry for all your dental problems from such a young age too

Yes...you know it's never good when dentist brings in everyone in office to look at your x-rays...lol!

 

[ElleisForLisa]

You are welcome. I feel many depressed folks have trouble with oral care.

The deep scrape/cleaning is unpleasant, ask for nitrous (laughing gas), it helps.

Let us know how it goes.

Best wishes, Angie

Yes...you know it's never good when dentist brings in everyone in office to look at your x-rays...lol!

Im sorry that must not of been fun for you at all

 

[AlopexAngel]

This is a pretty old post, but one suggestion I had from my dental hygentist was to get a cordless water flosser and use it in the shower. No mess and you can get two tasks done at once. I only tried it once because I felt like I was being waterboarded, but if you don't mind the feeling of a water flosser and hate the mess, that is an option.

 

[Angie]

This is a pretty old post, but one suggestion I had from my dental hygentist was to get a cordless water flosser and use it in the shower. No mess and you can get two tasks done at once. I only tried it once because I felt like I was being waterboarded, but if you don't mind the feeling of a water flosser and hate the mess, that is an option.

Interesting suggestion! Will investigate.

 

[cev77]

Yeah, same for me, I have neglected my oral health. I don’t really have an oral health routine but am hoping to start one.