Dr. Levi Spear Parmly is credited with introducing flossing back in the early 1800s. Clearly not a new trend, flossing has obvious significance for our dental hygiene.
But until 2010, I was never a routine flosser. Given the free time of unemployment, this is an opportunity to build a routine to establish those habits that we often avoid. I'll provide another example. While unemployed and friendless, I have reconnected with my retainer. Unlike many of my friends, I am still supposed to wear my retainer nightly even though it's been 13 years since my braces were removed. Throughout college, adult life and grad school, I wasn't so great at keeping up with that though. But unemployment gives us a chance to do those things that we should be doing.
And let's face it, dental care is expensive. If it wasn't for the Medicaid gods, I would never be able to see a dentist and keep up with my cleanings. Flossing enables us to maintain good dental hygiene, along with brushing, and buys us more time til we can either afford dental care or get a job with dental insurance.
Song of the Day: "One Life Stand" by Longo & Wainwright ft. Craig Smart
Also growing on me - "Only Girl" by Rihanna
Both songs to dance to! (With a big smile from your snazzy teeth)
