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Dear Rishi, This is an awesome resource! Thank you so much for sharing it with the group. I just went through the contents of the document and was floored to see that so many topics were covered in this document. Mohit and Fen, this document will surely address all your questions in regards to living with a visual impairment. It will also help me at the same time to adjust with my newly acquired disability. Thanks once again for sharing such a valuable resource. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rishi Kewalramani Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 10:51 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Contriversially ours Dear Mohit, smile. Appreciate your question. There is a good Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills. The guide is designed for people who are wanting to learn of the many alternatives that exist to replace low or no vision. It could be just as useful, however, to people who still have functional vision, but who would find it easier to supplement with some nonvisual skills. Twenty-one categories of daily activities are recognized as important to independent living, and nearly all of the activities can be accomplished using senses other than sight. By identifying those senses and learning how to use them, we can find encouragement in knowing that our quality of life does not have to lessen due to vision loss. All of those categories are listed in a self-evaluation contained in the guide, along with activities specific to them. You are encouraged to use the checklist to identify areas where you could personally benefit from learning about alternatives to eyesight. Following the checklist, brief lessons are printed that relate to each of the areas of activity. These lessons introduce helpful devices, technology, software, and procedures that can help us maintain our quality of life. The ideas in the lessons are compilations of many of the ideas we have shared on the Internet over the years, supplemented with information provided by other professional resources. Your querry regarding applying tooth paste is also addressed in this guide. As we know, learning new ways of doing things requires tenacity and adaptability. Maintaining a high quality of life, however, is worth every effort. The Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills can be accessed in PDF format by selecting this link: http://www.mdsupport.org/guide.pdf I hope you'll find this guide to be beneficial. And don't forget to enlighten me if you happen to creatively discover or invent some nonvisual skills of your own, smile. Take care, Cheers, Rishi. Water flows from a higher level to the lower levels. God's grace too is like that. It flows down to those who are bent with humility. - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:53 PM Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject
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Dear Mujtaba, That's the reason why we all are here, in this wonderful access india list, to share valuable resources with one and all, so that everyone can benefit and make sure that our quality of life is not lessened due to vision loss. I must confess that you too make some valuable contributions and I have learnt a lot from your informative inputs and look forward to reading your replies on this list. Regarding this Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills, all credit goes to Mr. Dan Roberts, the moderator of the MD list, who has spent countless hours over the past two years collecting information, consulting with eye care specialists and patients, and spending thousands of dollars to get this together and make it free to everyone, both on and off line. It has since been adopted as a reference by several state agencies, clinics, and rehabilitation agencies in the U.S, and it is now being translated and distributed worldwide by AMD Alliance International. It has received outstanding reviews from doctors, therapists, and patients as a unique and helpful resource. I hope we will simply take time to skim through the book and understand what it is. Loving regards, Rishi. The unmistakable mark of a man of wisdom is love. Love for all beings. - Original Message - From: Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Dear Rishi, This is an awesome resource! Thank you so much for sharing it with the group. I just went through the contents of the document and was floored to see that so many topics were covered in this document. Mohit and Fen, this document will surely address all your questions in regards to living with a visual impairment. It will also help me at the same time to adjust with my newly acquired disability. Thanks once again for sharing such a valuable resource. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rishi Kewalramani Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 10:51 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Contriversially ours Dear Mohit, smile. Appreciate your question. There is a good Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills. The guide is designed for people who are wanting to learn of the many alternatives that exist to replace low or no vision. It could be just as useful, however, to people who still have functional vision, but who would find it easier to supplement with some nonvisual skills. Twenty-one categories of daily activities are recognized as important to independent living, and nearly all of the activities can be accomplished using senses other than sight. By identifying those senses and learning how to use them, we can find encouragement in knowing that our quality of life does not have to lessen due to vision loss. All of those categories are listed in a self-evaluation contained in the guide, along with activities specific to them. You are encouraged to use the checklist to identify areas where you could personally benefit from learning about alternatives to eyesight. Following the checklist, brief lessons are printed that relate to each of the areas of activity. These lessons introduce helpful devices, technology, software, and procedures that can help us maintain our quality of life. The ideas in the lessons are compilations of many of the ideas we have shared on the Internet over the years, supplemented with information provided by other professional resources. Your querry regarding applying tooth paste is also addressed in this guide. As we know, learning new ways of doing things requires tenacity and adaptability. Maintaining a high quality of life, however, is worth every effort. The Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills can be accessed in PDF format by selecting this link: http://www.mdsupport.org/guide.pdf I hope you'll find this guide to be beneficial. And don't forget to enlighten me if you happen to creatively discover or invent some nonvisual skills of your own, smile. Take care, Cheers, Rishi. Water flows from a higher level to the lower levels. God's grace too is like that. It flows down to those who are bent with humility. - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:53 PM Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste
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i think you need to apply your own emagination to solve this kind of problem. no one can teach you or help you much in this metter. thanks. On 5/4/12, Rishi Kewalramani rishi.kewalram...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Mujtaba, That's the reason why we all are here, in this wonderful access india list, to share valuable resources with one and all, so that everyone can benefit and make sure that our quality of life is not lessened due to vision loss. I must confess that you too make some valuable contributions and I have learnt a lot from your informative inputs and look forward to reading your replies on this list. Regarding this Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills, all credit goes to Mr. Dan Roberts, the moderator of the MD list, who has spent countless hours over the past two years collecting information, consulting with eye care specialists and patients, and spending thousands of dollars to get this together and make it free to everyone, both on and off line. It has since been adopted as a reference by several state agencies, clinics, and rehabilitation agencies in the U.S, and it is now being translated and distributed worldwide by AMD Alliance International. It has received outstanding reviews from doctors, therapists, and patients as a unique and helpful resource. I hope we will simply take time to skim through the book and understand what it is. Loving regards, Rishi. The unmistakable mark of a man of wisdom is love. Love for all beings. - Original Message - From: Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Dear Rishi, This is an awesome resource! Thank you so much for sharing it with the group. I just went through the contents of the document and was floored to see that so many topics were covered in this document. Mohit and Fen, this document will surely address all your questions in regards to living with a visual impairment. It will also help me at the same time to adjust with my newly acquired disability. Thanks once again for sharing such a valuable resource. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rishi Kewalramani Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 10:51 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Contriversially ours Dear Mohit, smile. Appreciate your question. There is a good Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills. The guide is designed for people who are wanting to learn of the many alternatives that exist to replace low or no vision. It could be just as useful, however, to people who still have functional vision, but who would find it easier to supplement with some nonvisual skills. Twenty-one categories of daily activities are recognized as important to independent living, and nearly all of the activities can be accomplished using senses other than sight. By identifying those senses and learning how to use them, we can find encouragement in knowing that our quality of life does not have to lessen due to vision loss. All of those categories are listed in a self-evaluation contained in the guide, along with activities specific to them. You are encouraged to use the checklist to identify areas where you could personally benefit from learning about alternatives to eyesight. Following the checklist, brief lessons are printed that relate to each of the areas of activity. These lessons introduce helpful devices, technology, software, and procedures that can help us maintain our quality of life. The ideas in the lessons are compilations of many of the ideas we have shared on the Internet over the years, supplemented with information provided by other professional resources. Your querry regarding applying tooth paste is also addressed in this guide. As we know, learning new ways of doing things requires tenacity and adaptability. Maintaining a high quality of life, however, is worth every effort. The Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills can be accessed in PDF format by selecting this link: http://www.mdsupport.org/guide.pdf I hope you'll find this guide to be beneficial. And don't forget to enlighten me if you happen to creatively discover or invent some nonvisual skills of your own, smile. Take care, Cheers, Rishi. Water flows from a higher level to the lower levels. God's grace too is like that. It flows down to those who are bent with humility. - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:53 PM Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers
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Not apply imagination but toothpaste! -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jignesh thakur Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 4:39 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste i think you need to apply your own emagination to solve this kind of problem. no one can teach you or help you much in this metter. thanks. On 5/4/12, Rishi Kewalramani rishi.kewalram...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Mujtaba, That's the reason why we all are here, in this wonderful access india list, to share valuable resources with one and all, so that everyone can benefit and make sure that our quality of life is not lessened due to vision loss. I must confess that you too make some valuable contributions and I have learnt a lot from your informative inputs and look forward to reading your replies on this list. Regarding this Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills, all credit goes to Mr. Dan Roberts, the moderator of the MD list, who has spent countless hours over the past two years collecting information, consulting with eye care specialists and patients, and spending thousands of dollars to get this together and make it free to everyone, both on and off line. It has since been adopted as a reference by several state agencies, clinics, and rehabilitation agencies in the U.S, and it is now being translated and distributed worldwide by AMD Alliance International. It has received outstanding reviews from doctors, therapists, and patients as a unique and helpful resource. I hope we will simply take time to skim through the book and understand what it is. Loving regards, Rishi. The unmistakable mark of a man of wisdom is love. Love for all beings. - Original Message - From: Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Dear Rishi, This is an awesome resource! Thank you so much for sharing it with the group. I just went through the contents of the document and was floored to see that so many topics were covered in this document. Mohit and Fen, this document will surely address all your questions in regards to living with a visual impairment. It will also help me at the same time to adjust with my newly acquired disability. Thanks once again for sharing such a valuable resource. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Rishi Kewalramani Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 10:51 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Contriversially ours Dear Mohit, smile. Appreciate your question. There is a good Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills. The guide is designed for people who are wanting to learn of the many alternatives that exist to replace low or no vision. It could be just as useful, however, to people who still have functional vision, but who would find it easier to supplement with some nonvisual skills. Twenty-one categories of daily activities are recognized as important to independent living, and nearly all of the activities can be accomplished using senses other than sight. By identifying those senses and learning how to use them, we can find encouragement in knowing that our quality of life does not have to lessen due to vision loss. All of those categories are listed in a self-evaluation contained in the guide, along with activities specific to them. You are encouraged to use the checklist to identify areas where you could personally benefit from learning about alternatives to eyesight. Following the checklist, brief lessons are printed that relate to each of the areas of activity. These lessons introduce helpful devices, technology, software, and procedures that can help us maintain our quality of life. The ideas in the lessons are compilations of many of the ideas we have shared on the Internet over the years, supplemented with information provided by other professional resources. Your querry regarding applying tooth paste is also addressed in this guide. As we know, learning new ways of doing things requires tenacity and adaptability. Maintaining a high quality of life, however, is worth every effort. The Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills can be accessed in PDF format by selecting this link: http://www.mdsupport.org/guide.pdf I hope you'll find this guide to be beneficial. And don't forget to enlighten me if you happen to creatively discover or invent some nonvisual skills of your own, smile. Take care, Cheers, Rishi. Water flows from a higher level to the lower levels. God's grace too is like that. It flows down to those who are bent with humility. - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia
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I'm not taking any sides. but to be honest, after looking at these topics over and over, I feel this has to be named as personal care list. Initially, I felt this list is going well within an intellectual limit. - Original Message - From: Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com To: mujta...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Deear Friend's, I have been seeing the discussion going on over here. What ever all had said is only what I have to say but there is another thing which is a little risky that is how do we the Visually challenged shave our face and cut our nails? is there some good technic? Hope that you can share something about this. With regard's, Phen Varghese On 5/3/12, Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. After brushing, here is what I do: Scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then garggle with a moutwash. The mouthwash burns like hell, but it's better putting up with this pain rather than the pain of a tooth! Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail
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I am not against any discussion, but when I am raising any accessibility issue, nobody bothers to answer it. I have posted twice an accessibility problem of java enabled websites during last 2 days, unfortunately, didn't get a single response. - Original Message - From: Kavitha tendil...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I'm not taking any sides. but to be honest, after looking at these topics over and over, I feel this has to be named as personal care list. Initially, I felt this list is going well within an intellectual limit. - Original Message - From: Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com To: mujta...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Deear Friend's, I have been seeing the discussion going on over here. What ever all had said is only what I have to say but there is another thing which is a little risky that is how do we the Visually challenged shave our face and cut our nails? is there some good technic? Hope that you can share something about this. With regard's, Phen Varghese On 5/3/12, Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. After brushing, here is what I do: Scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then garggle with a moutwash. The mouthwash burns like hell, but it's better putting up with this pain rather than the pain of a tooth! Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo
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Hello Manoj, I wish I could have helped you out there. But my knowledge to accessibility and screen readers has come quite recently approximately 1 year and several months from date. Even I struggle in finding out answers and solutions when it comes to accessing some sites and features using applications and websites. I particularly face issues with the site linkedin.com which is a professional networking site which I used to use frequently when I was sighted. Some features are not at all accessible on that site anymore for me to take advantage of. As far as your issue is concerned with JAVA and accessibility, I did come across something called as the JAVA bridge. I am not in a position to provide you with sound knowledge on the same. I suggest you explore some web resources through google. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Manoj Gupta Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:52 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I am not against any discussion, but when I am raising any accessibility issue, nobody bothers to answer it. I have posted twice an accessibility problem of java enabled websites during last 2 days, unfortunately, didn't get a single response. - Original Message - From: Kavitha tendil...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I'm not taking any sides. but to be honest, after looking at these topics over and over, I feel this has to be named as personal care list. Initially, I felt this list is going well within an intellectual limit. - Original Message - From: Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com To: mujta...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Deear Friend's, I have been seeing the discussion going on over here. What ever all had said is only what I have to say but there is another thing which is a little risky that is how do we the Visually challenged shave our face and cut our nails? is there some good technic? Hope that you can share something about this. With regard's, Phen Varghese On 5/3/12, Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. After brushing, here is what I do: Scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then garggle with a moutwash. The mouthwash burns like hell, but it's better putting up with this pain rather than the pain of a tooth! Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question
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Dear Mujtaba, Thanks for your kind reply. I have explored every possibility, but all went futile, then only I came to this list for a probable solution. I have downloaded and installed java access bridge also, but couldn't access the site, may be it hasn't been installed properly. Regards, - Original Message - From: Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hello Manoj, I wish I could have helped you out there. But my knowledge to accessibility and screen readers has come quite recently approximately 1 year and several months from date. Even I struggle in finding out answers and solutions when it comes to accessing some sites and features using applications and websites. I particularly face issues with the site linkedin.com which is a professional networking site which I used to use frequently when I was sighted. Some features are not at all accessible on that site anymore for me to take advantage of. As far as your issue is concerned with JAVA and accessibility, I did come across something called as the JAVA bridge. I am not in a position to provide you with sound knowledge on the same. I suggest you explore some web resources through google. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Manoj Gupta Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:52 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I am not against any discussion, but when I am raising any accessibility issue, nobody bothers to answer it. I have posted twice an accessibility problem of java enabled websites during last 2 days, unfortunately, didn't get a single response. - Original Message - From: Kavitha tendil...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I'm not taking any sides. but to be honest, after looking at these topics over and over, I feel this has to be named as personal care list. Initially, I felt this list is going well within an intellectual limit. - Original Message - From: Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com To: mujta...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Deear Friend's, I have been seeing the discussion going on over here. What ever all had said is only what I have to say but there is another thing which is a little risky that is how do we the Visually challenged shave our face and cut our nails? is there some good technic? Hope that you can share something about this. With regard's, Phen Varghese On 5/3/12, Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. After brushing, here is what I do: Scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then garggle with a moutwash. The mouthwash burns like hell, but it's better putting up with this pain rather than the pain of a tooth! Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02
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Mohit, I use the paste which is very very thick so there is no possibility of drops and wastage. I don't use this trick, but how would be the idea to apply the paste on clean finger and then put it on your front teeth, and After it, Start brushing with a wet but not soaked brush? Also, after proper brushing, I massage my gums and and teeth with a wet and clean finger so it gives me the idea of cleanliness of my teeth. I hope you understand what I want to convey. --- Akhilesh Kumar Dahiya, Advocate. Mobile: +91 9818798780 akhil.akhi...@gmail.com New Delhi. On 5/3/12, Manoj Gupta manojgupt...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Mujtaba, Thanks for your kind reply. I have explored every possibility, but all went futile, then only I came to this list for a probable solution. I have downloaded and installed java access bridge also, but couldn't access the site, may be it hasn't been installed properly. Regards, - Original Message - From: Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hello Manoj, I wish I could have helped you out there. But my knowledge to accessibility and screen readers has come quite recently approximately 1 year and several months from date. Even I struggle in finding out answers and solutions when it comes to accessing some sites and features using applications and websites. I particularly face issues with the site linkedin.com which is a professional networking site which I used to use frequently when I was sighted. Some features are not at all accessible on that site anymore for me to take advantage of. As far as your issue is concerned with JAVA and accessibility, I did come across something called as the JAVA bridge. I am not in a position to provide you with sound knowledge on the same. I suggest you explore some web resources through google. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Manoj Gupta Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:52 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I am not against any discussion, but when I am raising any accessibility issue, nobody bothers to answer it. I have posted twice an accessibility problem of java enabled websites during last 2 days, unfortunately, didn't get a single response. - Original Message - From: Kavitha tendil...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste I'm not taking any sides. but to be honest, after looking at these topics over and over, I feel this has to be named as personal care list. Initially, I felt this list is going well within an intellectual limit. - Original Message - From: Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com To: mujta...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Deear Friend's, I have been seeing the discussion going on over here. What ever all had said is only what I have to say but there is another thing which is a little risky that is how do we the Visually challenged shave our face and cut our nails? is there some good technic? Hope that you can share something about this. With regard's, Phen Varghese On 5/3/12, Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also
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Contriversially ours Dear Mohit, smile. Appreciate your question. There is a good Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills. The guide is designed for people who are wanting to learn of the many alternatives that exist to replace low or no vision. It could be just as useful, however, to people who still have functional vision, but who would find it easier to supplement with some nonvisual skills. Twenty-one categories of daily activities are recognized as important to independent living, and nearly all of the activities can be accomplished using senses other than sight. By identifying those senses and learning how to use them, we can find encouragement in knowing that our quality of life does not have to lessen due to vision loss. All of those categories are listed in a self-evaluation contained in the guide, along with activities specific to them. You are encouraged to use the checklist to identify areas where you could personally benefit from learning about alternatives to eyesight. Following the checklist, brief lessons are printed that relate to each of the areas of activity. These lessons introduce helpful devices, technology, software, and procedures that can help us maintain our quality of life. The ideas in the lessons are compilations of many of the ideas we have shared on the Internet over the years, supplemented with information provided by other professional resources. Your querry regarding applying tooth paste is also addressed in this guide. As we know, learning new ways of doing things requires tenacity and adaptability. Maintaining a high quality of life, however, is worth every effort. The Self-Help Guide to Nonvisual Skills can be accessed in PDF format by selecting this link: http://www.mdsupport.org/guide.pdf I hope you'll find this guide to be beneficial. And don't forget to enlighten me if you happen to creatively discover or invent some nonvisual skills of your own, smile. Take care, Cheers, Rishi. Water flows from a higher level to the lower levels. God's grace too is like that. It flows down to those who are bent with humility. - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:53 PM Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Hi Payal, Thanks a million for your informative response. I will surely implement your suggestions. However, I would like to make a clarification here. When I say I brush thrice, I mean that I repeat the same procedure of applying toothpaste and brushing my teeth 3 times in one brush itself. So, when I brush in the morning, I repeat that procedure 3 times. I mostly do that because I don't know whether my teeth have become perfectly white after brushing or not. On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Hi, Just a few more points : use ultra soft brush, hard brush is not good for the enamel. As Payal suggests, go easy on your teeth, use the brush gently in sideways direction and up down parallel to teeth joints. That is what the dentists suggest. But of course, you can always go and consult one. Regards, Sandeep At 05:46 PM 5/2/2012, you wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Dear friend, You really dont need to do that. Brushing about 5 minutes is enough, you dont need to reload your gun again and again. Brush instead in the morning and after dinner before you go to sleep, that will ensure your oral hygiene. Regards, Sandeep At 06:16 PM 5/2/2012, you wrote: Hi Payal, Thanks a million for your informative response. I will surely implement your suggestions. However, I would like to make a clarification here. When I say I brush thrice, I mean that I repeat the same procedure of applying toothpaste and brushing my teeth 3 times in one brush itself. So, when I brush in the morning, I repeat that procedure 3 times. I mostly do that because I don't know whether my teeth have become perfectly white after brushing or not. On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit
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How old are you? You should mention your age. So we can help accordingly. Thank you good luck! Surendra Salgaonkar Mobile,+919867645933 Phone,02226473918 Emails surendra.salgaon...@sbi.co.in salgaonkarconce...@rediffmail.com Skype, salgaonkarskype -Original message- From: Mohit Shah Shah Sent: 02.05.2012, 4.53 pm To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Hi Mohit Though, Dentists differ on whether to use toothpaste or not while cleaning Collection of 32 or less than that. But since it is the established practice, and handed down to us by our forefathers/foremothers. We practice it with out any question. Now, what i feel, in order to get the idea that whether yur teeth have been brushed enough to shine, and glow like pearl use yur tongue to feel that yur teeth are cleaned. Since totally blind can't distinguish whether his/her's teeth are yellow, red or white, then, tongue has vital role to play. When I wake up in the morning, and touch my teeth with my tongue I feel ya, something is there. and when i complete brushing for two or three minutes, then touch my teeth with tongue, I sense now its fine, something is gone which was there . On 5/2/12, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Payal, Thanks a million for your informative response. I will surely implement your suggestions. However, I would like to make a clarification here. When I say I brush thrice, I mean that I repeat the same procedure of applying toothpaste and brushing my teeth 3 times in one brush itself. So, when I brush in the morning, I repeat that procedure 3 times. I mostly do that because I don't know whether my teeth have become perfectly white after brushing or not. On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at:
Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste
When applying the toothpaste on the brush I first clean my forefinger and then apply the paste on my finger before I apply it to the brush. This way I'm sure of how much of paste I'm using. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of avinash shahi Sent: 02 May 2012 18:58 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi Mohit Though, Dentists differ on whether to use toothpaste or not while cleaning Collection of 32 or less than that. But since it is the established practice, and handed down to us by our forefathers/foremothers. We practice it with out any question. Now, what i feel, in order to get the idea that whether yur teeth have been brushed enough to shine, and glow like pearl use yur tongue to feel that yur teeth are cleaned. Since totally blind can't distinguish whether his/her's teeth are yellow, red or white, then, tongue has vital role to play. When I wake up in the morning, and touch my teeth with my tongue I feel ya, something is there. and when i complete brushing for two or three minutes, then touch my teeth with tongue, I sense now its fine, something is gone which was there . On 5/2/12, Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Payal, Thanks a million for your informative response. I will surely implement your suggestions. However, I would like to make a clarification here. When I say I brush thrice, I mean that I repeat the same procedure of applying toothpaste and brushing my teeth 3 times in one brush itself. So, when I brush in the morning, I repeat that procedure 3 times. I mostly do that because I don't know whether my teeth have become perfectly white after brushing or not. On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.or g.in
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better is to put the desired amount of tooth paste on your finger tip and apply it on brush. their is no jaws command for it! smile! - Original Message - From: Mohit Shah Shah mohit.shah...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:53 PM Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste
Hi Mohit, You can brush your teeth any number of times, but if the technique is not right, or there is some dental issue you aren't aware of, it won't change the condition that exists. This is why I suggested a trip to the dentist to ensure you are aware of the make up of your teeth and the necessary care it requires. So, just brushing your teeth many times over won't help. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 6:16 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi Payal, Thanks a million for your informative response. I will surely implement your suggestions. However, I would like to make a clarification here. When I say I brush thrice, I mean that I repeat the same procedure of applying toothpaste and brushing my teeth 3 times in one brush itself. So, when I brush in the morning, I repeat that procedure 3 times. I mostly do that because I don't know whether my teeth have become perfectly white after brushing or not. On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http
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Hi mohit, Avinash's idea is very nice and practicle. My tung also plays the similar role in my oral highgene. And yes putting toothpaste on finger will surely help you. Keep on coming with some thing different as you always do. regards On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Mohit, You can brush your teeth any number of times, but if the technique is not right, or there is some dental issue you aren't aware of, it won't change the condition that exists. This is why I suggested a trip to the dentist to ensure you are aware of the make up of your teeth and the necessary care it requires. So, just brushing your teeth many times over won't help. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 6:16 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi Payal, Thanks a million for your informative response. I will surely implement your suggestions. However, I would like to make a clarification here. When I say I brush thrice, I mean that I repeat the same procedure of applying toothpaste and brushing my teeth 3 times in one brush itself. So, when I brush in the morning, I repeat that procedure 3 times. I mostly do that because I don't know whether my teeth have become perfectly white after brushing or not. On 5/2/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Mohit, Relevant questions, these are. Nothing to be ashamed of and certainly better to ask than be caught with a situation you'd rather not have to face. This was my first pertinent question when I put myself through rehab, and this is what I learned... To apply toothpaste clean and clear on the bristles, hold your toothbrush between your thumb and forefinger by the bristles. This way you know the length of the bristles and have a point of reference when you apply toothpaste. Use the other hand to squeeze the toothpaste onto the bristles which have the reference of your fingers holding it and no extra will go beyond the length of them. Start squeezing the tube from the beginning of the bristles to the end and let it go. Does this make sense? As for oral hygine, most dentists today give you the exact instructions to brush, floss and use a mouthwash to ensure you have no food particles or odour left. Twice is in any case the recommended number of times one should brush your teeth, but if you feel like you're not sure of how your mouth smells after a meal, go ahead and brush again. Go easy on the teeth, you may end up with no enamel and need a capping instead. Just being funny, but I would suggest you see a dentist and ask the hyginenist there to help you with the exact technique of brushing your teeth and any other care you may need. A regular enough routine with that should help. Long drawn instructions, hopefully of some help there. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo
Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste
Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. After brushing, here is what I do: Scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then garggle with a moutwash. The mouthwash burns like hell, but it's better putting up with this pain rather than the pain of a tooth! Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
Re: [AI] Applying toothpaste
Deear Friend's, I have been seeing the discussion going on over here. What ever all had said is only what I have to say but there is another thing which is a little risky that is how do we the Visually challenged shave our face and cut our nails? is there some good technic? Hope that you can share something about this. With regard's, Phen Varghese On 5/3/12, Mujtaba Merchant mujta...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Mohit, There have been debates on how much toothpaste you should use on your brush. I met many dentists and they told me that the amount in the size of a pea is just enough. So just squeeze a pea size of an amount on your finger and then place it on the bristles of your tooth brush. How to Brush? Proper brushing takes at least two minutes, that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restorations. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows: Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. What Type of Toothbrush Should you Use? Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. After brushing, here is what I do: Scrape my tongue with a tongue cleaner. Then garggle with a moutwash. The mouthwash burns like hell, but it's better putting up with this pain rather than the pain of a tooth! Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Mohit Shah Shah Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:54 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Applying toothpaste Hi all, I am back with another question. Many of you might think that I ask these questions just for fun, but trust me, I ask them because this is the best place for me to get real and honest answers. And I firmly believe that every visually impaired person has had these questions in his/her mind at some point, but most of us are too shy to ask such things openly. So, my question is this: How can I ensure that while applying toothpaste on my brush, no squiggles of paste unintentionally get dropped and make the whole place messy? Also, how can I make sure that I've brushed my teeth properly and correctly? I have a strange and insane habit of brushing my teeth thrice to ensure that nothing remains behind and everything gets covered. This often leads to immense wastage of toothpaste and leaves behind even more squiggles of paste. So, please guide me in this matter. You can mail me off-list if you don't wanna talk about this publicly. Controversially yours, Mohit Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
