PSAs of a sort

[mizarchivist]

It was somewhat novel having folks to choose from in a primary. I was able to remind a neighbor (has only lived in the area for about a year) that it was around and what I learned from my last minute research into the candidates. I really prefer morning voting, as there's almost no lines. While I don't plan on Diesel tonight- I'd like the option to change my mind, so win. And I got a sticker. I love those things. Early Skinner-like response instilled in me by my teachers, I think. Stickers = reward.

Teeth: I discovered when I went for my dental checkup that I clench my teeth. Fixing a cracked filling costs $75 (with my insurance via Gentle Dental- YMMV). Naturally we couldn't do preventative medicine with ins, and get a custom night guard. Those are $350 for me. The CVS route it was- first attempt with a guard was utter failure: the kind that you boil and bite to get a "custom" fit. Hah. Just too much material- never felt like it was going to stay, and promotes drooling. All that means you spend all night fighting to keep it in place and don't actually sleep. But, I figured, I got the cheapest kind there was. Maybe there's a higher end one. Turns out there is. When you have less material and a lower jaw placement- it may be distracting, but it stays and I think I can get used to it.

So, to sum up: I know I'm not the only one out there who has to deal with this. I would recommend DenTek's no-boil, "one size fits all" type- runs about $45. They're one size fits all because they slide to adjust.

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Oh... THAT

[drwex]

It was somewhat novel having folks to choose from in a primary

... election! She means "primary election."

Right, carry on, nothing to see here.

[haptotrope.livejournal.com]

when I have clenchy moments, I actually just take a piece of chewing gum, chew it until all the sugar is gone, and it becomes harder, then form it to the back molars.

yeah it sometimes shifts, but it has helped with the headaches and may help in a pinch!