I'm of the generation that was bombarded with fluoridated water and dentifrice. My mother's generation, on the other hand, seems to not have focused upon the impact of good diet and dental hygiene upon overall physical health. Hers is the generation of false teeth and, unfortunately, she has had to go through painful surgery to deal with periodontitis. Mom is a walking sweet tooth!
Flossing is something I sometimes forget to do, but can always tell, and it will drive me nuts until I can get the deed done. I must have packets of minty floss literally everywhere, in every bathroom at home, in my bag and a little cosmetic bag in my desk at work. My gums have always been on the soft side, so prone to bleeding if I miss flossing a day.
I've been reading so much, lately, about how diabetes and the sugar level in your body can affect everything from eyesight to dental health. Good grief!
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I'm of the generation that was bombarded with fluoridated water and dentifrice. My mother's generation, on the other hand, seems to not have focused upon the impact of good diet and dental hygiene upon overall physical health. Hers is the generation of false teeth and, unfortunately, she has had to go through painful surgery to deal with periodontitis. Mom is a walking sweet tooth!
Flossing is something I sometimes forget to do, but can always tell, and it will drive me nuts until I can get the deed done. I must have packets of minty floss literally everywhere, in every bathroom at home, in my bag and a little cosmetic bag in my desk at work. My gums have always been on the soft side, so prone to bleeding if I miss flossing a day.
I've been reading so much, lately, about how diabetes and the sugar level in your body can affect everything from eyesight to dental health. Good grief!
August 7, 2008 - 6:14pmThis Comment
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