In the last few weeks at work, there was an influx of medicare dental vouchers in the clinic. The fact that the medicare vouchers are going to expire at the end of the year, and that school is out already, has increased the number of teen patients I’ve been seeing.
Of course I don’t mind seeing the teens because they generally have minimal build up and a lot of plaque. A lot of them also had orthodontics, so this means they generally have an idea of how bad their gums can get (that funky feel of their gums at debanding). The main thing that I enjoy about seeing this particular age group is that I can pump them full of dental knowledge and send them on their way.
The problem is that some of them just don’t listen!
I mean, considering how many of them actually spend hours working on their external appearance (styling hair, make up, clothes etc), I thought that it would be no problem? Gah… kids! I really don’t know what motivates them.
I’m thinking my approach is much too nice to be effective. Maybe I should just tell them to brush their teeth to save their girlfriend/boyfriend from the dreaded kiss?
haHa! I am SO going to do that!
Anyway, hope you all had a delicious Christmas … and remember to brush and floss for the New Years kiss 
