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    Default Do you bear bag your false teeth at night with food?

    I had a dog take mine off a table so they must smell like food an

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    As soon as I read the title I looked to the right to check the forum expecting to see "Hiking Humor"...

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    Either with your food or in a small plastic container in your sleeping bag. A Ziplock is okay if you don't roll on it and break them. Hanging the bag is up to your assessment of actual bear danger. Realistically, a hiker's breath smells like food too, as does most of their gear and clothing as well, so don't think bears don't smell all that too. Dogs are notorious for ruining dentures. And yes, it's the smell. The acrylic retains food odors / bacteria which is why they need to be cleaned with both brushing and those tablets. Most all denture adhesives also smell, as they have flavorings in them.
    "That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4eyedbuzzard View Post
    Dogs are notorious for ruining dentures. And yes, it's the smell. The acrylic retains food odors / bacteria which is why they need to be cleaned with both brushing and those tablets. Most all denture adhesives also smell, as they have flavorings in them.
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    I've also heard that dogs just find the acrylic (valplast?) itself yummy. Could be. Dogs are smart - but slow. Dog owners all know what I'm saying.
    "That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett

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    Dogs are smart - but slow.
    Well, you're half right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Feral Bill View Post
    Dogs are smart - but slow.
    Well, you're half right.
    That's what my dogs think too
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    This is clearly a new one.... I had to check for the humor sign too.....
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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    Remove teeth, clean them, put them back into your mouth.
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    Keep your teeth with you. You'll need them for that midnight Snickers bar snack that you stashed in your sleeping bag!

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    Well.

    I do believe every question about hiking has officially been answered on WB now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skidsteer View Post
    Well.

    I do believe every question about hiking has officially been answered on WB now.
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    thanks everyone, I might just leave them home, I don't like wearing them anyway I just have alot less food options

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    The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
    You never know which one is talking.

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    My dentist recommends that I keep them in my mouth at night. Guess I will just have to keep my mouth shut. That will keep my wife happy.

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    Best post ever award goes to...

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    Lol u guys r halarious ! I have bad teeth so thy cld b in my future yikes !

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    Quote Originally Posted by birdygal View Post
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    thanks everyone, I might just leave them home, I don't like wearing them anyway I just have alot less food options
    You can do okay on ramen, mac and cheese, mashies, and such without 'em, but gorp and snickers are really hard on the gums, and ya gotta be able to smile for those trail pics. Plus, lets face it, we sound like cartoon characters when we talk without our teeth in.
    "That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4eyedbuzzard View Post
    You can do okay on ramen, mac and cheese, mashies, and such without 'em, but gorp and snickers are really hard on the gums, and ya gotta be able to smile for those trail pics. Plus, lets face it, we sound like cartoon characters when we talk without our teeth in.
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    The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
    You never know which one is talking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by birdygal View Post
    I had a dog take mine off a table so they must smell like food an
    i don't bear bag food, never mind teeth

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    Quote Originally Posted by WingedMonkey View Post
    4toothedbuzzard?

    Good one. I lost them after making a typical 4eyed wise@$$ comment to a couple of bikers one night.

    The real story is a combination of poor dental care, genetic enamel problems, plus a motorcycle accident back in the early 90's . . . a long story. I have a few of my own left, plus some implants, and partials - it's an exercise in progress in dental engineering (and an expensive one I might add). The damn grinning smilie has a better set of natural teeth than me.
    "That's the thing about possum innards - they's just as good the second day." - Jed Clampett

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