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When the protective enamel of the teeth is removed (from [[Tongue piercings|tongue piercings]] rubbing on them or from deliberate [[Tooth filing|tooth filing]]), the exposed dentin is very prone to '''tooth decay''' from bacterial acids. Topical application of fluoride gels/rinses is strongly recommended. As well as decreasing the risk of infection, this should also decrease any tooth sensitivity.
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| '''Death Date'''
| September 8, [[2014]]
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| '''Occupation'''  
| piercer, scarification artist
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'''Raelyn Gallina''' was one of the first modern western practitioners of [[Cutting]], and was an influence in the lesbian s/m scene which some argue as being the first subculture group in modern western history to revive cutting.
While it is true that some primitive cultures used tooth filing to actually decrease their cavities because less [[Plaque|plaque]] builds up on gapped teeth, this does not directly apply in modern times.  This is mainly because these cultures were not exposed to refined sugars (and when they were, it markedly increased the occurrence of tooth decay) — our teeth have to survive in far more hostile environments.


According to [[BME QOD]]'s [[Shawn Porter]]
The following is a note sent in by a [[BME]] reader:
: ''Raelyn Gallina was an early pioneer in the [[Scarification]] Culture and certainly influenced a decent amount of Lesbians into the scene, but actual statistics are pretty hard to confirm. I think it's fair to say that Raelyn's influence in the lesbian s/m scene did have an impact on who was getting cut (and it's true that of the 'old school' males it was mainly Fakir who was into cutting- Jack Yount, Jim Ward, Sailor Sid and the others didn't seem to have an interest)...'' [1]


Unfortunately in 2003, Gallina was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was posted on Annie Sprinkle's website on December 7, 2003:
: ''"Once the outer layer of the tooth (enamel) is removed, one gets into the 'insulation' of the tooth. This insulation regulates the temperature of the nerve inside the tooth. Once the insulation is gone, as in the filing of a tooth, the nerve will slowly die. The nerve will get more sensitive first to hot and then to cold. After the sensitivity to cold it will get sensitive to pressure. And soon it will be so severe that even breathing will be more than excruciating.''
: ''Upon the day Raelyn returned home from her Mother's funeral in September, she was diagnosed with the rarest, deadliest form of breast cancer. She had to start chemotherapy immediately. On December 8th, she will be having a double mastectomy. After that, she will have more chemotherapy and start radiation treatments five days a week for many months. Raelyn is just 49 years old, and has always been extremely healthy, energetic and powerful, so this comes as a huge shock.''


The good news is that Raelyn has a chance of getting through all this, as the cancer seems to have been caught in time. Her devoted partner of ten years, Babs is by her side every step of the way and of enormous help and comfort. (Babs' beloved brother died just before Thanksgiving.)
: ''To reverse the pain and over all problems, one must get a root canal. The average price for a root canal is $250-500 per tooth. The endodontist (root canal specialist) will drill from the back of the tooth into the root canal itself. Then he will scrape the nerve and flush the now dead and infected nerve out. After about thirty minutes of extreme pleasure (the best feeling imaginable after having the nerve die and get infected), the endodontist will then pack the tooth and cap the hole off with a metal filling. You'll get pain pills (which are needed) and plenty of antibiotics resulting in abnormal gas production."''


Raelyn has been a pioneer of the body modification movement since 1982; the first to make 18k gold body jewelry, inventor of the [[Fishtail Labret]] [sic], and an innovator of [[Scarification]]. She touched and adorned many as she brought her magic all around the country over the years. Her focus was always on the spiritual, and on generously sharing the wealth of her knowledge with others and showing us how to do body modifications safely, pleasurably, and meaningfully in numerous demos, workshops, and presentations. Being a Santeria priestess, over the years Raelyn has ministered to many of us with problems, and given us so much of her love, which has trickled down throughout our communities. Her strong faith and spirituality have been an enormous source of strength and support.
== Entries related to this risk ==
 
* [[Tooth Filing]]
'''Update: November 15, 2004'''
* [[Tongue Piercing]]
: ''... it's been one year since the first batch of chemo (4 batches)? Whew. After that, she had her double mastectomy and then the 2nd round of chemo. Then came the radiation which really knocked out her energy. It seems to be back although the body is taking its dear sweet time to recover.'' [2]
* [[Labret]]
 
* [[Lip Ring]]
Sadly, Raelyn passed away on September 8, [[2014]]
 
== Related Articles ==
* [[Fishtail Labret]]

Latest revision as of 20:52, 25 September 2023

When the protective enamel of the teeth is removed (from tongue piercings rubbing on them or from deliberate tooth filing), the exposed dentin is very prone to tooth decay from bacterial acids. Topical application of fluoride gels/rinses is strongly recommended. As well as decreasing the risk of infection, this should also decrease any tooth sensitivity.

While it is true that some primitive cultures used tooth filing to actually decrease their cavities because less plaque builds up on gapped teeth, this does not directly apply in modern times. This is mainly because these cultures were not exposed to refined sugars (and when they were, it markedly increased the occurrence of tooth decay) — our teeth have to survive in far more hostile environments.

The following is a note sent in by a BME reader:

"Once the outer layer of the tooth (enamel) is removed, one gets into the 'insulation' of the tooth. This insulation regulates the temperature of the nerve inside the tooth. Once the insulation is gone, as in the filing of a tooth, the nerve will slowly die. The nerve will get more sensitive first to hot and then to cold. After the sensitivity to cold it will get sensitive to pressure. And soon it will be so severe that even breathing will be more than excruciating.
To reverse the pain and over all problems, one must get a root canal. The average price for a root canal is $250-500 per tooth. The endodontist (root canal specialist) will drill from the back of the tooth into the root canal itself. Then he will scrape the nerve and flush the now dead and infected nerve out. After about thirty minutes of extreme pleasure (the best feeling imaginable after having the nerve die and get infected), the endodontist will then pack the tooth and cap the hole off with a metal filling. You'll get pain pills (which are needed) and plenty of antibiotics resulting in abnormal gas production."

Entries related to this risk

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