New Phrase I Heard

[Khan]

"Calculus Bridge"

Dentist telling hygienist about the condition of my gums/teeth before retirement.

 

[harley]

Better now, I hope? That hard plaque can be nasty. Thought I had broken a tooth once, but it was just a chunk of plaque.

 

[Purron]

Hope your toofers are doin' better Khan.

 

[Khan]

Much better now.

 

[Purron]

Much better now.

Good

 

[Meadbh]

Two words: floss daily.

My favourite is Glide comfort mint flavoured floss.

It appears the quickest way to a woman's heart is through her teeth...

The effect of dental care on cardiovascular disease outcomes: an application of instrumental variables in the presence of heterogeneity and self-selection - Brown - 2010 - Health Economics - Wiley Online Library

Or, without the jargon:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...en-from-heart-disease/articleshow/6672081.cms

 

[Bimmerbill]

I like Glide too. Tho I have a hard time with it slipping out of my fingers as I try to floss. I end up using a really long piece so I can wrap it around my fingers multiple times. I have some close teeth now every since my orthodontics moved stuff around.