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Show Your Teeth Some Love – No Excuses!

in Lifestyle on 04/10/17

Jackie Goldhar is a Toronto-based life and style blogger, talking about the importance of oral heath with the Ontario Dental Association

Over the last few years, I’ve gone through a number of career changes. I went from working a full-time job in sales, to spending a semester as a full-time student. After that, I worked briefly as a web designer, before landing a job as a social media coordinator at a marketing agency. What am I doing now? Well, for the last 6 months, I’ve been blogging and freelancing full-time. That sounds like a lot of job hopping, doesn’t it?

It seems as though moving from job-to-job is pretty common for millennials. The reason I’ve pursued a number of different paths is because I don’t want to settle. I want to be happy, challenged and fulfilled in my career and I know there’s plenty of others who want the same. Anytime my career choice has lacked those qualities, I’ve moved on. While I’ve never regretted leaving a job, the obvious downside to changing careers is that it can take its toll on your salary.

Canadian fashion and lifestyle blogger, Jackie of Something About That, in partnership with the Ontario Dental Association Canadian fashion and lifestyle blogger, Jackie of Something About That is wearing a grey cardigan with fringes from Saks Off Fifth Vaughan Mills, a tie dye tee and ripped boyfriend jeans from Zara

Regardless of how many 0’s there are on my paycheque each week, there are certain things that I will always spend my money on.

  • manicures and waxing
  • buying coffee
  • brunch and eating out
  • fresh flowers
  • fancy cheese
  • getting my hair done
  • dental checkups. As your overall hygiene is important, visiting your local dentist for a checkup should be something that everyone should consider. Whether you live in Michigan and you are thinking about visiting a Dentist in Roseville or you live in London, it is in your best interest to look after your teeth. A lot of people do regret not spending enough time looking after themselves when they should have. I’m sure you don’t want this to be you.

I’m aware that some of these are more frivolous than others, but they’re all important to me. They are things that make me feel good; both mentally and physically. Despite the fact that time and money aren’t always plentiful, I find a way to make it work.

At first glance, it may seem a little bit out of place to include dental checkups on my list. However, if you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me preach on my stories about the importance of regular dental checkups. Like I can’t stress this enough, if you haven’t been to your dentist recently then you need to go. If you don’t have a dentist then there are plenty that you can go and see (such as this Oak Street Dental surgery), so you need to go and make sure you do it asap.

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I get it – going to the dentist isn’t necessarily a “fun” thing to do, but that doesn’t make it any less important. To me, going for regular dental checkups are just as important as brunch dates.

COMMON REASONS PEOPLE AVOID DENTAL CHECKUPS:

People come up with so many excuses for not going to the dentist on a regular basis. Here’s a few of the common ones that may resonate with you –

“I hate going to the dentist!” – Nobody enjoys dental checkups, but sometimes, we all have to do things we don’t like. Nowadays, many dentists make it a priority to ease dental anxiety for their patients. Trust me, if you visit regularly, your teeth and mouth will be healthier, so the experience will be a lot better.

“I don’t have time” – I’ve got news for you. Everyone is busy! That said, everyone can make time for the things that matter to them. Keep in mind, there are plenty of dental offices that are open during the evenings or weekends. Why not find a dentist near work and go on your lunch break?

“It’s too expensive and I don’t have benefits” – Now…this one, I understand. I don’t have dental benefits either, but I still go for regular dental checkups. I also recently needed to have a tooth filled, so I paid out of pocket to have that done. Obviously, I’d rather take that money and put it towards clothing or travel, but to me, visits to the dentist are non-negotiable expenses. I view dental checkups in the same way as car expenses. Not fun, but necessary. As well, if you take proper care of your teeth, they will stay healthier and save you money in the long run. For the record, a filling is much more affordable (and less painful) than a root canal.

Canadian lifestyle blogger, Jackie of Something About That, talking about the importance of regular dental checkups Getting regular manicures is important to me - these are nail polishes from Essie that are perfect for spring

YOUR TEETH ARE WORTH IT – GET REGULAR DENTAL CHECKUPS

Ultimately, I believe that teeth are a big deal! We all go to great lengths to care for our skin, hair, and bodies for the sake of health, wellness and feeling confident about ourselves. Maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile falls into that same category. Shouldn’t your teeth get the same type of love?

I’m proud to say that I brush my teeth twice a day, floss (almost) every single day, and visit my dentist for regular checkups. Despite my sweet tooth, I also think twice about eating sugary candies, or drinking soda. Why? Because ultimately, prevention is key to maintaining a healthy smile. It is very important to think about your oral hygiene. By researching into something like cosmetic dentist San Diego, you’ll see how important it is to keep a clean, healthy smile and the benefits of visiting the dentist regularly. Don’t forget about the importance of maintaining proper dental hygiene of the entire family; brunswickdentist.com.au provide family dental services that you may want to get in touch with them about.

Canadian fashion and lifestyle blogger, Jackie of Something About That, partnered with the Ontario Dental Association to talk about the importance of regular dental checkups

Toronto-based lifestyle blogger, Jackie of Something About That, is talking about the importance of regular dental checkups

If you didn’t already know this, April is Oral Health Month. No more excuses – do yourself a favour and visit your dentist for a checkup and cleaning.

This post was written in partnership with the Ontario Dental Association but the opinions expressed are, as always, my own. #MyConfidenceChecklist

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Comments

  1. Kate Lately says

    2017-04-11 at 7:50 AM

    I really needed to read this today. I’ve been sort of ‘floating’ trying to figure out which job makes me happiest. Even if I’m dabbling in many jobs, I want that to be okay and it’s nice to know someone else doesn’t settle either!

    Go women!

    Thanks for a lovely post!

    http://www.katelately.co

  2. Kristin says

    2017-04-12 at 9:42 PM

    Okay now I’m convicted about going to the dentist!! Haha, but in all seriousness, I know I need to go. It’s the benefits thing that holds me back — spending money sucks!!!!

  3. Dr Suite says

    2017-06-15 at 6:36 AM

    You are saying some love for teeth; rather you should show more than some love. Because they are not only for chopping food, they as well define your personality. So if you want to get a good attraction of folks and improve self-esteem then you should be more sensible about their health and look.

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