Every time I used to clean my teeth, it was not always the “Chuck the Dentist” that was holding the toothbrush or the water irrigator. Sometimes it was “Chuck the dad, or the business owner, or the traveler, or the philosopher, or the ‘something’,” but NOT “Chuck The Dentist.”
Our minds wander don’t they? Especially in the shower! We’re doing one thing while thinking about another. If you’ve ever had a conversation while driving a car, you’ve experienced this. It’s impossible to give 100% attention to both. The fact is, if we focused totally on driving rather than multitasking there would be fewer accidents, but that’s not the case.
It’s also easy to let your body go on autopilot while cleaning your teeth and begin daydreaming, thinking about work, or children, parents, or anything you’re dealing with other than properly cleaning your teeth.
Each one of you have been instructed on proper dental cleaning at home. If you still have questions about what to do at home each day, please contact our office for instructions. Knowledge generally isn’t the problem. It’s a matter of “Who’s Cleaning Your Teeth?”
If you, “the person going on vacation, running late, worried about multiple areas of your life” is cleaning your teeth, there will be much debris left, bacteria multiplying, cavities growing and gum disease worsening. Dental expenses will be higher and these events usually happen at the worse times.
If you “the person who is committed to fewer dental expenses, more comfort and keeping your teeth for your lifetime” is cleaning your teeth, your dental visits will consist mainly of preventive maintenance. There could be replacement dentistry in the future, but it can be planned in advance, avoiding unnecessary discomfort and expense.
Every morning I have to wake up “Chuck the Dentist” to make sure he’s the one cleaning my teeth and not “Chuck the Dreamer.” Dreams are great, but not when we’re cleaning our teeth. It takes the right person.
Almost all of you have the physical and mental capability of cleaning your own teeth like you want to keep them for your lifetime and prevent the bigger problems.
In the Interest of Better Dental Health,
Dr. Chuck
