How do I help my husband have good oral hygiene?!
Question: He brushes his teeth in the morning and that's it. He never uses mouthwash or floss and doesn't brush his teeth at night. I've tried telling him he needs to at least brush twice a day, then gradually do more, but he gets defensive. What can I do? Nothing?
Answers: He brushes his teeth in the morning and that's it. He never uses mouthwash or floss and doesn't brush his teeth at night. I've tried telling him he needs to at least brush twice a day, then gradually do more, but he gets defensive. What can I do? Nothing?
OK first of all my husband is the same way and honey let me tell you from experience a man is set in his ways and will not change his mind very easily. I have tried the no kissing thing, didn't work. He goes to the dentist he showed him pictures, nothing. At least your man brushes once. My husband didn't have anyone to teach him how and now his teeth are so bad they have had to pull a ton and he still won't brush his teeth!!! So like I said first I don't kiss him but quick pecks on the mouth and have come to the conclusion that when all his teeth are out at least he will get dentures and then I know he will have clean teeth every day....
Refuse to kiss him until he cleans up.
Tell him in a nicer way and say people noticed his poor hygiene and tell him to use listerine it is refreshing tell him to try it and tell how you like whe he does
If he visits the dentist regularly, you could ask them to take a sample of plaque and put it under a microscope so he can see the bacteria that are living in his mouth. That is if the clinic he goes to does this.
Or, just let him be! He is a grown man, and usually you can only change yourself not others. I wouldn't kiss him though!
It's all about the visual honey....show him pictures of teeth that are horrible, I mean teeth that are on their last string(or gum I should say). Rinsing with mouthwash alone does alot. I was having some pain and I begain rinsing and presto, magic the pain is gone. When he goes to the dentist, go with him and tell the dentist your concerns, I'm sure the dentist has some pictures that will change his mind...Or try playing a game, tell him you will give him extra loving when ever he rinse, floss or brush at night maybe that will motivate him...
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
until then stop kissing him :)))))))
I wouldn't kiss him untill he does and tell him that he needs to clean up or else he wont have anymore teeth because they will decay and eventually fall out because the gum tissue is all filled with plaque and can't hold his teeth anymore. Good Luck :D
ur husband is like a kid. he dosnt like to brush cuz u make it sound like a chore rather then something fun ( u know what i mean). tell him that if he brushes ull let him go play with his friends...hahaha, just give him a reward when he does ( u really know what i mean ;). The best way to start brushing teeth is actually paying for it. If dentists were free, then noon would brush teeth. Make him bleach his teeth at the dentist( not laser but night gutters he wears. and to bleach that way he has to brush before and after with floss and brush. My suggestion is u make him feel bad for the color of his teeth and u make him go to the dentist to have awhiter smile. Then for a week hes forced to brush and that way u can push him to continue on that path ;)
hope it helps.
First thing to do is get some information about periodontal disease. This disease is caused from bacteria in the mouth. The less home care a person does, the higher risk they are in getting periodontal disease. Left untreated, it can and does spread to the rest of the body. (Believe it or not, people forget our mouths are attached to the rest of the body.) It can cause bad breath and tooth loss too. Periodontal disease can be passed onto those we have close contact with such as children and spouses.
Talk with your dental office and ask for any literature they might have that could help your husband understand. Above all, since this is a very touchy subject with your husband, tread gently when talking to him. Does he go regularly to his dentist for check ups, x-rays and cleanings? Does he not floss because it's too hard to get his fingers in his mouth? Lots of helpful aids are available to ease home care difficulties. Your dental office should offer a variety of products including an electric toothbrush. Talk with them and see what suggestions they might have.