Today I went to the dentist.  The hygienist, who spent most of the time with me, told me something interesting that I thought you might like to know as a reader: their two demographics that they try to help take better care of their teeth are kids and convalescents.  The children are notorious for cavities, but the convalescents they’re finding have arthritis in their hands and other joints and are less likely to take care of their teeth because of the pain associated with regular and lengthy oral hygiene sessions.

She recommended that older folks with reservations about brushing for a longer time period get an electronic toothbrush.  She said that its easier for folks to hold the larger handle and that the motorized brushing plus softer toothbrush heads means that they can endure.  Many higher quality brushes have timers built in as well.  If you’ve got older parents, talk with them about helping them keep their teeth in tact and oral hygiene as a priority!

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