Brushing Frenzy

(picture from Sept 2010-notice the TEETH!)

I carry it with me everywhere now. Spare toothbrush and travel toothpaste. I've become weird about it. Luncheon served after seminary training: quick trip to the bathroom to brush my teeth before hitting the road for an hour car ride home. That would be too long to wait as plaque gathers. I never used to think about this. I never want another cavity. And I love the clean feeling!

Today there was a moment of reverent thought at Church: swallow this tiny piece of bread or chew quickly and swish the water like JenB suggested when it is passed? Distracting thoughts. I decided to not worry about it.

But the rest of the day, I ate and immediately brushed. Even in the car after our sack lunches driving to Suzu's harp concert. 19 harps strong ensemble, plus solos. She did a great job! Beautiful music!

I was inspired by my quilter-haiku master. She wrote about her skinny jeans feeling tight and the relief of putting on sweat pants. This was my reply:



"After $388.00 of Dental Work"

Fat pants feeling loose
Brushing after every meal
Curbs desire to snack!

The Floss is a Big Deal

Last week we ran out of floss. In the whole house. That is a good thing, right? It means we are using it! Shopping to replace it, I found the cheapest kind was cinnamon flavored $.88 for huge roll. It didn't seem to be selling as well as the minty ones.

Much cheaper than $300+ for fillings, out of pocket.

I have become obsessed with brushing at correct 45 degree angle and flossing with 2 feet of string in correct C shape up and down five times. That means one person using floss once a day would go through one little container of floss in a month.

Brushing after every meal? Tough feat. But I am trying.

Makes me cut out snacking. One Hershey's peppermint kiss is not worth the trip back to the bathroom to brush again.

And I WILL BRUSH! More! Everytime I eat. Seriously.

I go back this morning for my fourth cavity this week to be filled. By dental students, which I highly recommend if you have time to wait and sit and let them learn on you.

I am thankful for Maryland Dental School with their gentle learning hands.

And I highly recommend you floss! Daily. With each meal. Seriously.