Okay, so I went to the dentist last week and got the whole "you gotta floss more" lecture again. But this time she mentioned something about lifestyle stuff—like diet, stress, sleep—all affecting gum health. Um, I never really thought about stress or sleep impacting my gums before, you know? I mean, brushing and flossing, sure, but apparently there's more to it.
I've been trying to cut back on sugary snacks (goodbye afternoon donut 😢) and even started doing some yoga videos at night to chill out a bit. Honestly not sure if it's helping yet, but hey, worth a shot.
Anyway, curious how many of you guys have actually changed your daily habits specifically for healthier gums. Quick poll:
- Yep, changed diet habits (less sugar, more veggies/fruits)
- Started stress-reducing activities (yoga, meditation, etc.)
- Improved sleep schedule
- Nah, just sticking with brushing/flossing
- Wait... lifestyle affects gums??
Honestly, I was pretty surprised too when my dentist brought up stress and sleep affecting gums. Like, who knew my late-night Netflix binges could be messing with my mouth health? But it kinda makes sense—everything's connected somehow, right?
I've been trying to make some small changes too, mostly because dental bills are no joke (goodbye wallet...). Started swapping sugary drinks for water or tea during the day, and I've noticed my gums don't feel as sensitive anymore. Stress-wise, I'm still figuring that one out—does zoning out on YouTube count as meditation? Probably not, lol.
Anyway, props to you for giving yoga a try. Even if it doesn't magically fix gum issues overnight, at least you're getting some relaxation out of it. Can't hurt to tackle stress from multiple angles.
"does zoning out on YouTube count as meditation? Probably not, lol."
Haha, wishful thinking... but honestly, anything that helps you unwind a bit probably isn't hurting. I've been trying to cut down on sugary snacks too—it's tough, especially when stress hits. Yoga sounds interesting, though I'm not sure I have the patience for it yet. Good luck with your gums, sounds like you're already making progress.
Yoga sounds interesting, though I'm not sure I have the patience for it yet. Good luck with your gums, sounds like you're already making progress.
Haha, zoning out on YouTube might be relaxing, but probably doesn't give the same benefits as meditation. Curious though—has anyone here noticed if certain types of toothpaste or mouthwash actually make a noticeable difference in gum health? I've experimented with a few over the years, but I'm still skeptical whether the pricier ones genuinely do anything extra, or if it's mostly marketing hype...
