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Poor Oral Hygiene

Graham357
over 6 years ago

Hi all,

I was just wondering if poor oral hygiene could be as a result of my autism? There’s something about toothpaste that I just don’t like and while I make an effort to clean my teeth at least once a day it’s a struggle. And going to the dentist just sends my anxiety through the roof so I generally avoid going unless I have to.

Does any of this sound familiar? And what workarounds are there to improve my oral health?

Graham

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  • over 6 years ago

    Hi Graham,

    This has the ring of familiarity for me. I have issues with demand, and the scheduling of an activity at a certain time is hard. The physical sensations aren't an issue for me (i.e. texture/taste of toothpaste or brush), but the allocation of time and expectation of meeting a deadline.

    I have more success when fitting it in as part of a checklist when leaving the house. The usual litany of checks goes along the lines of: keys, wallet, phone, lock back door, brush teeth, leave house.

    Unfortunately, the wheels fall off this idea when I don't leave the house. :(

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  • over 6 years ago

    Hi Graham,

    This has the ring of familiarity for me. I have issues with demand, and the scheduling of an activity at a certain time is hard. The physical sensations aren't an issue for me (i.e. texture/taste of toothpaste or brush), but the allocation of time and expectation of meeting a deadline.

    I have more success when fitting it in as part of a checklist when leaving the house. The usual litany of checks goes along the lines of: keys, wallet, phone, lock back door, brush teeth, leave house.

    Unfortunately, the wheels fall off this idea when I don't leave the house. :(

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