I keep thinking my teeth are fine, I take good care of them and at my age have not had a cavity in years. Maybe I should save my money? WRONG! Good Dental Care is more important than you realize. What I might save today will be doubled if something goes wrong. You save money by going more often.
My Dentist is a big believer in preventative Dental Care. It is just as important as Mental Health, Heart Health, and all other Health Care concerns. Yet, most of us would rather not go to the Dentist or Cancel our appointments. It can wait another Month or Year! Until you lose a tooth as an adult, it is just a tooth!
I remember as a young adult, going to a party in December and It was in the middle of a huge Snowstorm. I got out of the Car and fell flat on my face. I managed to get up and put a smile on my face. My Husband in total shock- screamed, you have no front teeth. I had knocked out my first 4 teeth. The pain had not settled in yet and I was embarrassed, to say the least. Finding a dentist in a new town at 7:00 PM isn’t easy.
That is when my true appreciation for my Dentist began. Replacing your front teeth is not an easy task and takes weeks to months to fix.
So that is my story, and it continues to be a problem for me. I have gained a new respect for The Dental Profession.
My Dentist, Dr Joseph Dastrup DDS, calls them Happy Visits. Start them as young as you can. Bring them with you when you go to get your teeth cleaned or when their sibling goes. The more they can get to the Dentist Office the better. Their baby teeth are just as important as their permanent teeth.
There are lots of books available for children about going to the dentist. Let them buy their own toothbrush. Set a timer so they do a good job and don’t rush it and find a toothpaste that they like the taste of. Perhaps give them several different choices. Make it fun and part of their bedtime routine and after breakfast ritual.
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