My Journey With Health And Fitness – Dental Health

Ok, I know some of you were looking for my post on Saturday but it didn’t happen. I actually was at the trailer and decided screw it, a few days off won’t hurt me. And so, I drank beer, slept in and did very little exercise. I did do some walking and paddleboarding, just not to my normal level. But I also celebrated my brother and sprinkled a little of his remains at the lake which was more important. Of course, I was back at it today.

Today was my 6th month cleaning and check up. I will admit for a long time in my life I avoided the dentist but for the last 20 years I have been pretty diligent about going for a cleaning every 6 months. Today was also a check up and my dentist questioned how long I had some of my more recent filings. Turns out it is 16 years and they still look awesome.

I’ve posted before about how important dental health can be. It actually impacts things you wouldn’t expect such as your heart and kidneys. The bacteria caused by poor dental hygiene actually goes through all of your body. That’s why brushing, flossing and mouth wash can be so important.

So here’s my recommendation, if you are not regularly attending the dentist, start doing so. Yes, I know it can be expensive (though our government is working on that) but it is really worth the investment. Your dental health is just as important as you physical and mental health so make it the same priority as seeing your doctor.