If you’re like me and haven’t adhered to a great dental routine over the course of your life, it’s not exactly easy to get started on a whim without some sort of discipline, set schedule to make yourself do it, and even the right dental tools that make it easier for you. If I’m being honest with myself, the number one thing that should be a part of my own dental routine is visiting the dentist biannually. Throughout my life, I really haven’t gone that much. I went often when I was a child because my parents decided that for me. But from middle school up through college, I actually didn’t go once. This, I fear, caused a bad habit and did a number on my teeth that I likely won’t be able to fully regain. While I have visited since college, it still has been on an infrequent basis. That alone has kept me out of a good regimen for my dental health, and it doesn’t make it any easier that I don’t have dental insurance currently. Besides all of those things, though, I’ve recently begun getting back into a routine that works for my schedule. And that routine starts with a better diet. Diet alone can help with keeping your teeth in a healthier condition, simply because eating better foods (such as vegetables and leafy greens) can act as self-cleaning agents just by chewing them up. But, I’ve got a few other things that are helping me to remind myself to get on the cleaning routine. Here they are. Flossing sticks These honestly make flossing a lot more easier when you feel like you “don’t have the time.” They work just about as well as regular floss but can make it less time consuming. Now, I’m not saying get through your flossing in one minute, but at the very least, this can get you started on a daily path to flossing that is much needed. Mouthwash Not all people actually have mouthwash next to their toothbrushes or floss, but I’d suggest doing just this. While it’s never a substitute for brushing, if you happen to be in a really big rush to get out the door and aren’t going to stop to brush your teeth, at the very least you can grab a flossing stick and a mouthful of mouthwash and bolt. Once you swish enough, just spit it out somewhere outside and use the flossing stick when you get a chance to steal off to the bathroom whether it’s at work, on a date, or anything else.
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Modesto Maloney
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