Went to the dentist today. It's been a while. Even so, I got the same message I've received from them every other time I've been there: "You're doing well, but remember to floss after you brush. If you don't, you'll get gum disease." I knew they would say that, and I knew they were right. I decided, however, that I was going to get back into flossing.
I've told myself that before, and I've done well...until I forget and retreat to the bad habit of omitting the floss. Perhaps I'll forget again after a while. Perhaps this time I'll make a more permanent change in habit. Either way, I'm trying again. It can be discouraging to go through this cycle of trying and forgetting and trying again. But, as long as I have the time to try, why not? I am grateful for the work of the people in the dental office. They reminded me to floss again, and I will try again to integrate that habit into my routine.
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