I started getting religious about brushing and flossing my teeth over a decade ago when I took my then-dog to the vet. The veterinarian told me that I could extend my dog's life by keeping his teeth clean. The vet explained that the plaque that builds up on the teeth ends up in the bloodstream causing arterial plaque and heart disease. And I immediately thought, well if it works for dogs, it probably works for us too.
It was a vet that educated me on this--a vet. Shouldn't I have known from my doctor or dentist? Many years later I began to hear about it in the mainstream as a proactive thing for humans to do for their arterial health. Well it's true, if we keep our teeth clean, it extends our life.
My current dentist highly recommends Sonicare. After years of brushing and flossing habitually, my teeth are pretty clean. But I was curious about the electric toothbrush everyone raves about, so I tried it. My favorite part is the gum massage you get.
The brush is said to blast plaque off your teeth, but I think you can do just as well with a toothbrush, if you are committed. The Sonicare does make it fun and takes very little effort. For people who don't like to brush, I think it would be a great incentive. It would be wonderful for someone with arthritis, older folks, and kids. Also, they tell you your teeth will get whiter and I think mine actually did. The charge holds for a long time, about two weeks.
It feels weird at first, almost deal breakingly weird. But you get used to it after a couple of times and then it feels fine and even soothing. When you're done, your teeth feel super clean. Find it HERE
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