About a year ago, I got a mid-level Sonicare toothbrush. I love it.
At my first dental checkup after using the Sonicare for a few months, my regular hygienist remarked, "Wow, you've really been doing a good job brushing." She didn't spend much time scraping plaque that day.
Along with the new toothbrush, I also started brushing twice a day, every day. I know I should have been doing that all along, but I decided to take it seriously. I follow the Sonicare's two-minute timer so I don't rush through the process.
Flossing has never been an issue for me, because I always floss every day. I can't fathom how some people rarely or never use dental floss.
My checkup earlier this week was also excellent. The hygienist made the same comment about excellent brushing and again spent very little time scraping plaque.
My long-time dentist retired at the same time I did at the beginning of this year. He is about my age. I always liked the care he provided. Great guy.
It's interesting how the age differences change over the years. When I was a youth, doctors and nurses were much older than I was. In middle age, I saw doctors who were around the same age as me. Most nurses and technicians were my age, though younger ones started to appear.
Now my new dentist is not only younger than I am, she is even a little bit younger than both of my own sons.
