Am I just built different or am I doing something wrong? How did I cut my cheek?!

  • Barabas [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    It shouldn't be cutting your cheek unless you're turning it to charcoal.

    Do you have similar problems with other crunchy foods?

    • Alex_Jones [he/him]
      hexagon
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      3 years ago

      I eat tortilla chips very carefully. I avoided Tootsie pops/hard candy as a kid because a bubble meant it could catch or cut me. Are those not normal things either?

      • Barabas [he/him]
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        edit-2
        3 years ago

        Should probably see a doctor or a dentist about that if you can, not sure which profession it would fall under.

        • Alex_Jones [he/him]
          hexagon
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          edit-2
          3 years ago

          Good call. I probably shouldn't spend my day using hexbear as WebMD. But I honestly didn't expect this post to reveal potential medical/dental issues.

          This is fascinating though.

          Edit - Thanks!

          • Tofu_Lewis [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            During routine dental cleanings the dental hygienist usually does a "gum squishiness" test (basically pressing against your gums with a metal tool) to test the health of your gums. I've been using the Listerine Total Care mouthwash for awhile and it seems to have kept my gums healthy (based on the hygienist telling me so).