Being a nearly middle-aged adult I am starting to take my daily health a little more seriously.  I am realizing how my actions years before actually end up affecting my life now.  Injuries I ended up with in high school are affecting how I live and am able to be with my family.  This is why I am starting to rethink a lot of how I approach my health.  I have put off many things in my life and I am realizing that it is not too late to start working really hard and overcoming things I have let slide for years.  One of those areas is my dental health and visiting my dentist.  Since I usually keep a pretty good routine I usually feel like I don’t need to see a dentist but when I have an emergency.  I know this is not a good thing and that is something I plan on working on this year.

What got me into this frame of mind for the dental health change has been driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  The fact that we are all wearing face masks made me think about my breath and it has also drawn attention to my face due to working at home.  It sounds crazy but thanks to all the Zoom calls my teeth are starting to get noticed more and I am starting to think about them even more.  Now all people see is your face and on Zoom your teeth are a big part of some people’s screens.  Having good teeth hygiene is starting to get noticed and people are complimenting over it.

That is why I have decided to put myself back on a dental schedule for not just brushing my teeth and flossing, but seeing an actual dentist.  I have decided that it will most likely not only be less expensive but also less painful in the long run.  I see people with big surgeries and dental procedures that are just as costly and painful as a major surgery.  I am starting to believe that adding dental insurance to my plan and going twice a year for a few extra hundred dollars is simply worth it.  I have scheduled my first appointment for after the holidays.

I am pretty sure this will be the time that the dentist will be most needed because after all the sweets and treats the dentist will see my mouth at its worst and give me a solid plan for the next six months.  That is why I am planning on getting my mouth back on track professionally.  If there is something that can be prevented I want to make sure I am ahead of it.  Getting a custom preventative plan for your mouth is probably the smartest way to prevent issues and it goes much further than just normal brushing.  If you are leaning towards cavities it could be something in your diet that they can suggest swapping out as well.  There is a lot more than just brushing when it comes to dental care.  So I would suggest planning on making some visits to the dentist yourself just to make sure you are on track. 

I hope these thoughts helped you out. Stay safe and have a happy zoom call season.