Posts by redhawk3

redjackal said:mostly because it's already halftime 🙂

dustyharbor6 said:the game tipped off at 9:00 PM 🙂

I'm not really used to watching the NBA this early
I guess I'm just being an idiot 🙂

Why doesn't DraftKings have Orlando and Brook in their lineup? 🤷>
I see most of you guys mentioning you placed your bets through SS

1730 Miami vs Cleveland Cavaliers Wed 01:30 1,15 18,0 5,40
1731 Phoenix vs Toronto Raptors Wed 03:00 1,25 17,0 4,00
1732 Portland vs Memphis Grizzlies Wed 04:00 1,45 16,0 2,80
Odds: 2.0844
So, I'm looking at taking the moneyline on all three home wins.
What do you guys think?😁

Does anyone happen to have the subtitles for this in English? If you could shoot them over to my inbox, I’d really appreciate it. I feel like I’ve scoured the entire internet and come up empty handed. 🤷

Lawrence Barnes64 said:It’s just a PowerPoint presentation. I already have all the content, so there's no actual writing involved. I just need someone to put together a rough price list 👍

How big is this thing? Like, how many slides are we talking about?
If it's a small job, I can probably knock it out for you in ten minutes, free of charge. 🤷
Otherwise, presentations aren't really that expensive—unless you're looking for something with 25 slides and crazy animations that'll blow your mind. It's not rocket science, really. 😬
Shoot me a DM. 😁

Elizabeth Martin3 said:Where in the States can I actually find a decent rashguard without getting ripped off, and what’s the damage like for prices? Is there anything out there besides the ProFight Store or Pride over on Maximirska?

thnx

There's an MMAXION in the suburbs near Philly, and they actually have a pretty solid selection...

driftinglynx7 said:Here’s the situation: I want to know what my best bet is for training. My goals are to drop some weight, pack on some muscle, and pick up skills in whatever martial art makes sense for me.
Right now, I’m sitting at 253 lbs and I’m about 6'2".
So, I’m looking for recommendations on what would actually work for me.
Boxing? Or maybe something else?

Maybe MMA, or maybe something like wrestling... I guess you should try out a few different sports first to see what clicks. You might find you're more into striking, or maybe grappling, self-defense, stuff like that. 🤷

Gerald Smith76 said:Joint,
I have to admit, they don't teach us about this specific issue in school—and I'm in my fifth year of dental school. We cover "classic" mouthguards, sure, but nothing regarding protection specifically for orthodontic patients. Your question actually prompted me to dig through some literature and search online, but I couldn't find a single professional article or expert advice on the topic, which was honestly surprising. On the other hand, I did find info suggesting that orthodontists abroad handle custom guards for their patients without any trouble; so, your orthodontist isn't right about this.
Of course, that approach is expensive because you have to remove the braces and take a precise impression of the jaw to create a high-quality, fully custom guard. That’s why manufacturers offer guards specifically designed for braces at much lower price points.

I'll list two examples that caught my eye as potentially better options amidst a sea of plastic junk. I can't find any reliable verification of their quality, so I can't recommend them with total certainty—you'll have to use your own judgment:

1. http://www.shockdoctor.com/product/d...outhguard.aspx
In my opinion, these kinds of prefabricated models are the worst. They simply won't fit every jaw or every type of orthodontic appliance. I assume their retention is non-existent and they provide the lowest level of protection.

2. http://www.oc-j.com/mar06/mouthguard.htm
These seem higher quality to me. They work on the "boil and bite" principle (hot water, soften, then mouth) and adapt somewhat to your situation if you shape them correctly. This requires fitting them properly over the teeth before biting down to ensure there's enough material and even pressure. Don't bite down like a maniac, or you'll make them too thin. That rule applies to standard "boil and bite" guards as well.

I called a colleague who has been in orthodontics for 20 years. She mentioned she has plenty of young patients involved in Tae Kwon Do, basketball, and football who wear braces and mouthguards. They usually pick them up at a place like Dick's Sporting Goods; I'll get the exact store name and address tomorrow and let you know.
Supposedly, they're very satisfied with them. I suspect they might be similar to the ones in the second link because they are "remoldable." This means once you feel they aren't fitting quite right anymore, you can just heat them up and reshape them in your mouth. You can't do that with standard "boil and bite" guards meant for regular teeth.

Finally, start practicing nasal breathing. 🙂
Avoid direct hits as much as possible and warn your partners, regardless of whether you're wearing a guard. Your teeth are constantly shifting due to the braces, which means they are somewhat more vulnerable, and it's not ideal to subject them to extra trauma. Plus, braces can easily pop off while you're eating, let alone from a hit... and getting them glued back on isn't cheap. 😉

Best!

Thanks for taking so much time to write all that out for me.😁
Basically, after reading everything, I'm just wondering about one thing: do I have to go back to the orthodontist to adjust the guard, because you mentioned removing braces and stuff... or can I just do it myself at home?
From what I understand, whenever a guard doesn't fit my teeth anymore, I just heat it up and reshape it. But when my orthodontist was talking to me, she said if she made a guard, she'd have to make a new one every 2 or 3 days because of how much the teeth move. Would I really have to adjust it that often?
And please, just get me that address for Dučan as soon as you can...
He’s at the Pride shop over on Maximirska and he has this guard but it doesn't say if it's remodelable. If you could take a look at the photo and tell me if this guard would be just as good as the one from your link...
One more thing—on my fours, I’ve got a raised bite mark. Is that going to be an issue?👍

electricbison3 said:Listen to your orthodontist.
I mean, how are you even supposed to train in combat sports while wearing braces? My orthodontist straight up told me to forget about trying to combine those two things...

I mean, I’m not the only one. I’ve asked around and plenty of people wear braces and still train MMA.
It was probably just your specific orthodontist telling you that, maybe so you don't have to deal with any extra headaches.👍

Alright, since nobody’s really said anything yet, I’ll just drop this here and hope for the best:
So, I train MMA and I'm starting to get into more sparring, which means I probably need a mouthguard.
My orthodontist says they can't make me one because my teeth are constantly shifting, so I'd basically be needing a new one all the time. But I was looking online and saw all these different mouthguards for people with braces ranging from $10 enough to maybe $67...
I did a little digging, and it seems like plenty of people wear those specific orthodontic mouthguards without any issues.
Has anyone dealt with this before? I could use some help here.
I'm not sure if I should just listen to my orthodontist or if I should take matters into my own hands and buy one of those specialized guards at my own risk. Any advice would be appreciated, please... it's kind of urgent.

I put my question in this thread right here, so I figured I wouldn't bother copying and pasting it into two different places...
Just reply to this thread or the one I started earlier, whichever works better for you.
Thanks in advance...

So, does anyone actually know who’s on the lineup yet?

Charles Jones76 said:Dragonforce trying to play Dragonforce

Man, I actually died laughing at that one. 😂😂🤣

It’s like if some old classic rock singer tried doing power metal.😂😂🤣

I feel like Herman might be seriously overestimating what he can actually pull off. That’s probably why I’m not a huge fan of this band; the studio tracks sound awesome, but live? It’s just a disaster.

Some lady on the forum sent me a PM, but I guess nobody else here actually has experience with this procedure?

Come on, guys... is nobody going to say anything?

So, I’m 14 and heading into high school next year. I wear glasses, and while my vision has actually improved, I still deal with some eye misalignment issues. It looks like I'll need the surgery mentioned in the title, so I was hoping to hear about your experiences with this kind of procedure...
1. Is there a chance things could go sideways?
2. What's the recovery like? I'm thinking about doing it over the summer, so I'm curious if being out in the sun is okay and stuff like that.
3. How were your results?
4. Where did you guys go to get it done?

Thanks for any input... (and please let me know if there's anything else important I should know)

I didn't really get through the whole thing, so where are they playing in Chicago...