So I dropped about $600 at the dentist today. Walking to my car afterward, rain-soaked, scrutinized, I’d been punished. But, I was lucky to leave with a few tips.
For example, did you know that you really only need to brush your gums? I had no clue! Cleaning the actual tooth is old news. Well, geez! Floss and mouthwash are still top dogs, but the mention of “Scope or whatever’s there”, though, really made my dentist curl. So get natural with it, as long as it has flouride. My Dr. insisted on Biotene because it contains aloe to moisturize your gums, as well as flouride.
Flouride? Where exactly does it come from, and what does it do? Well, it comes from minerals in water and various whole foods. It remineralizes and strengthens your teeth. Acid from carbohydrates, lactose, etc, act on your tooth enamel to de-mineralize. Simple concept, awesome still.
Happy brushing. :)
