I sometimes get panic attacks at the dentist.
True story.
Which is why right before the novocaine shot goes in, the dental hygienist usually starts patting my hand.
And why the dentist asks me every two minutes, “How are you doing? Everything still ok?”
I’ve never been visibly in distress but I guess they can read my face pretty well.
Which means two things:
I should never play poker.
And I should keep this dentist.
And I don’t. And I intend to.
So because I don’t love going to the dentist (and really, who does?), I do everything I can to ensure good oral hygiene. Always and forever, amen.
I am religious about changing our toothbrushes every few months. And always right after any one is sick.
I have toothbrush caps on all of our toothbrushes.
Because ick. Do you know how many germs are floating around?
We go for regular check-ups and cleanings. Brush regularly. Floss. Repeat.
And, well, only occasionally use mouthwash.
Which is why the 21-Day Challenge from the folks at Listerine intrigued me.
For two reasons.
1 – Because everyone should probably be more diligent about using mouthwash.
2 – Because in the materials they sent over, they said that brushing misses 75% of what’s going on in your mouth.
For realz.
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