Yes, it’s true. Any single excuse you can come up with that includes you not practicing your dental hygiene is one that isn’t good enough! If you don’t brush and floss, you simply aren’t getting the benefits that are necessary for excellent smile health. However, what we’re getting at here is that there are those excuses that you tell yourself that are legitimate and then those that are not! For instance, if you were to end up very ill and in the hospital, you would not exactly be able to get up to brush and floss. However, if you “just didn’t feel like it,” this is very different. Let’s examine a few common reasons to skip care that you might be convinced are reasonable, so you can stop using them and start truly protecting your smile!
Excuse: I’m Too Tired
Don’t let yourself get away with the excuse that you’re too tired for your dental hygiene. The fact is, you’re waiting too late. If you want to avoid feeling too drowsy to brush and/or floss, then make sure of the following:
- Don’t get nice and cozy unless you’ve brushed and flossed
- Start earlier, so you don’t become tired
Excuse: I’m Having Too Much Fun
We know! There are those nights when you stay up late talking with friends, when you’re out for an amazing party, etc. However, don’t get too sidetracked. Remember the second you get home that it’s time to brush and floss. Dental hygiene needs to happen no matter how much fun you are (or are not) having.
Excuse: I Ran Out Of Toothpaste
All it takes is checking in on your dental hygiene products every day and refilling your stock of them when they’re about halfway through. Easy solution!
Protect Teeth And Gums With Very Consistent Dental Hygiene
Remember that in addition to dedicated care from our practice, you also need to keep up with excellent dental hygiene for your smile health. We can fill you in on all of the information you need. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
