#i have to use kids extra sensitive strawberry flavored tootpaste and mouthwash

[sapphicfandompirate]

Ok, I don't want to like shame, guilt trip, or take away from the message of the original post. But please brush your teeth before it is too late.

My mom got all of her teeth removed when she was 25 due to rot. My dad at 35. Neither of them brushed their teeth.

I always struggled with brushing my teeth. Mint makes me vomit, which didn't exactly help. I had my front teeth removed at age 22 due to rot. I have crowns now that cost $2000. I still struggle sometimes.

I know it's hard, but it is better to do whatever you can to avoid losing them. Rinse with mouthwash. Or water and baking soda. Floss. It doesn't matter of it's morning or night, once a week, just whenever you can.

I believe in you, I know self care can be hard sometimes. But you can do it!

it's never too late to start brushing your teeth again. i basically never brushed my teeth for a whole 10 years. a decade. A DECADE. i still struggle to brush my teeth once a week, but it all started with brushing my teeth once every few months. so i mean it when i say brushing your teeth once a week, a month, a year, or even a decade, is better than nothing.

and still, nothing is not shameful. it is not immoral to struggle with self care. and it is also not pointless to keep trying. anything you can do, even if its wiping plaque off with a towel, is enough. it is good to take care of yourself however you can, even if it's just trying to muster the will to. reading this post is good, too.

i believe in you and i am proud of you, even in the smallest of steps. it's okay. you can give yourself grace.