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PaperclipPerfector  1yr ago (text post)   3460 thread views

Friday Fun Thread for September 8, 2023

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Well, spitting isn't absolutely necessary.

(1) Optionally, use a small cup to add some water to your mouth and swish it around (without swallowing).

(2) Lean over the sink. (I assume that a small child would stand on a stool.)

(3) Scrunch up your cheeks to squeeze the liquid out from between your teeth and your cheeks.

(4) Purse your lips as you would if you wanted to pronounce an "F" sound.

(5, easy) Just let the liquid drip out.

(5, medium) Use your tongue to push the fluid out.

(5, hard) Spit: (a) push the tip of your tongue through your lips, (b) build up a small amount of air/liquid pressure behind your tongue, and (c) pull your tongue back, allowing the pressure to push the fluid out.

We went with the (easy) method tonight. Though when I think about it, she should already know the (medium) method, since she does it quite successfully anytime she decides she doesn't want some food.

It was fun posing this question to our dentist and having him honestly stumped for a few moments before he came up with something to say.

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