Just came back from the dentist (8 years of snusing)

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  • heders
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    • Jan 2011
    • 2227

    #1

    Just came back from the dentist (8 years of snusing)

    Yes. I started snusing when I was about 13-14 years old together with smoking at that time. Right now I haven't smoked a single cigarette since june, and finally feel I've quit for good. My last visit at the dentist was several years ago, so I was a bit worried for today, especially since my wisdoms teeth are popping out (and one has been bugging me).

    The guy asked me if I smoked or used snus, I said I snus like crazy and that I quit smoking with it, and he said "that's awesome, then you won't get lung cancer", followed by "snus is good for the teeth, but it's important to change sides". I have used the left side since my start, but I think he barely noticed.

    He told me my teeth were in perfect condition and that no action probably wouldn't be needed for my wisdom teeth. I just needed to start flossing which I never do and never have done. I had a tiny bit of tartar (I think that's the word) which he quickly removed. He then scheduled my next appointment in 2015, just because "it looked so good".

    I always got cavities when I was small; each visit they found one or more that needed to be drilled. Since I started snusing I haven't had a single one, even if usually I just brush my teeth once a day in before bed (due to rushing in the morning).

    This might be genetic to a point, but I'm very happy with the results, and just thought I'd share them.


    *Pops in a Grovsnus Stark and relaxes*
  • Ansel
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    • Feb 2011
    • 3696

    #2
    *likes*

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    • Skell18
      Member
      • May 2012
      • 7067

      #3
      yeah baby! My dentist said the same thing after I quit smoking, teeth and gums have never been better! Luckily he was aware of snus as he studied in Sweden.

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      • trebli
        Member
        • Mar 2010
        • 797

        #4
        Heders , that's great news. Congratulations!

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        • lostramair
          Member
          • Nov 2013
          • 18

          #5
          I actually made the switch to snus from dip because of the gum recession on my lower teeth/gums. My dentist referred me to an periodontist about my gums, but I never made an appointment, and due to my school schedule have not made another dentist appointment (my dentist is closed on Fridays). I am happy to see that your dentist had good things to say about snus. I hope it is less damaging then dip was.

          Since I began seeing this dentist, I started taking a lot better care of my teeth. If you hate flossing, as I did/do, I recommend the "floss picks." They still suck, but are a lot easier to reach the back teeth. Your gums will probably bleed for a while. Mine are still kind of tender after a couple years of regular flossing with the picks.

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          • Frosted
            Member
            • Mar 2010
            • 5798

            #6
            Whats flossing? Who has the time to floss? Whats the point? Whats a dental hygienist for? Why am I 43 never having flossed in my life and have only two fillings? Why are Americans the only country that use or have the time to floss? Floss is for poofs.

            More beer...

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            • Skell18
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              • May 2012
              • 7067

              #7
              Originally posted by Frosted View Post
              Whats flossing? Who has the time to floss? Whats the point? Whats a dental hygienist for? Why am I 43 never having flossed in my life and have only two fillings? Why are Americans the only country that use or have the time to floss? Floss is for poofs.

              More beer...
              +1!

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              • nicotine

                #8
                I love snus.

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                • lostramair
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                  • Nov 2013
                  • 18

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Frosted View Post
                  Whats flossing? Who has the time to floss? Whats the point? Whats a dental hygienist for? Why am I 43 never having flossed in my life and have only two fillings? Why are Americans the only country that use or have the time to floss? Floss is for poofs.

                  More beer...
                  Right. If I knew you, and did not already assume you were joking, I may have been more offended, whether that was your intention or not.

                  Happy Veteran's Day to the "poofs."

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                  • Premium Parrots
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                    • Feb 2008
                    • 9760

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Frosted View Post
                    Whats flossing? Who has the time to floss? Whats the point? Whats a dental hygienist for? Why am I 43 never having flossed in my life and have only two fillings? Why are Americans the only country that use or have the time to floss? Floss is for poofs.

                    More beer...
                    its probably quite difficult to floss when you don't have any teeth.
                    Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of the people I killed because they were annoying......





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                    • Skell18
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                      • May 2012
                      • 7067

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Premium Parrots View Post
                      its probably quite difficult to floss when you don't have any teeth.
                      hahahahahaha

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                      • squeezyjohn
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                        • Jan 2008
                        • 2497

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Frosted View Post
                        Whats flossing? Who has the time to floss? Whats the point? Whats a dental hygienist for? Why am I 43 never having flossed in my life and have only two fillings? Why are Americans the only country that use or have the time to floss? Floss is for poofs.

                        More beer...
                        Oh dear ...

                        I have to say that I agree somewhat though. After occasionally taking offence of the general American joke about bad crooked British teeth a couple of times - I've just come to the conclusion of "f*** it" - I'd rather live in a country full of people with crooked teeth rather than one that was obsessed with taking what nature gave us and changing it in to one bland homogenous perma-smile. And if you have the money in the US it seems that you're also obliged to change your whole face in to the one that is in fashion for this season! A trend that is scarily become more common over here in the UK too.

                        Flossing will increase your dental health though - it's scientifically proven just like global warming!

                        But flossing is so passé ... there are water jetting no-floss flossing machines now that can blast mouthwash between the gaps in your teeth for only about £100 in Boots next to the electric toothbrushes ... and gadgets are really manly Frosted! You should get one! I love a gadget me!
                        Squeezyjohn

                        Sometimes wrong and sometimes right .... but ALWAYS certain!!!

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                        • Skell18
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                          • May 2012
                          • 7067

                          #13
                          Originally posted by squeezyjohn View Post
                          I love a gadget me!
                          Do fleshlights count?

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                          • Frosted
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                            • Mar 2010
                            • 5798

                            #14
                            Originally posted by lostramair View Post
                            Right. If I knew you, and did not already assume you were joking, I may have been more offended, whether that was your intention or not.

                            Happy Veteran's Day to the "poofs."
                            Sorry lol...you ran right into a British American Snuson thing. Hopefully you'll get used to me. But you raised another American/British cultural difference. What's happy about Veterans day?

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                            • whalen
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                              • May 2009
                              • 6593

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Skell18 View Post
                              Do fleshlights count?
                              They should!
                              wiki "Popcorn Sutton" a true COOT!

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