Hi. my name is mariah sabo, and I honestly don t know where to go with this. First of all, I m not a frequent brusher, yeah I know gross. I don t know why I can t get in the habit of doing it. Anyways I haven t been to the dentist in a while either, and since I haven t been brushing, I m very afraid to go back because I know the consequences, and I m sure I must have a lot of cavities. please help..
Hi Mariah, Thanks for sharing your concern. Frequent brushing is not required, but regular brushing is must. It is best when you brush after meals, but since presently not in your habit. I will say start doing it at least twice. That once in the morning before breakfast and evening after your dinner. This is very helpful. When you don't brush and sleep in night whole night bacterial activity goes on cause lots of damage to your teeth. Do regular flossing for interdental areas, use mouth wash periodically, don't worry you will be problem free. Later on, you can visit your dentist for a small oral check up, if any cavities are found. It can be restored in initial stages only. Start from now before it gets too late. Hope it helps, thank you.