Please help...I need advice & motivation

Question

Hello, I'm a college student that grew up in a home that we only brushed our teeth once a day w/out flossing. I have several cavities now; which have been filled. I've been a lifelong sufferer of bad breath. I can't break the habit i have. How can i start to bush 2x & floss daily? Sometimes, I do it but it's hard!!! Also, how to get rid of tongue coating even when i brush & scrape my tongue it's still there. Lastly, i got my teeth cleaned on sat. Do you think it's too late?. Are teeth too dirty now too start? Do i need to get them cleaned again? Lastly, my new fillings hurt=( Why? What to do? Thanks!!!!

Answer 1

I grew up the SAME EXACT WAY! Listen to this, this should help change your mind about it.. in the last 3 weeks Ive had all this done

-Cleaning- no big deal

-Root canal and crown put on- $2,400

-Lost  a tooth due to infection 3 yers ago and had the roots removed last week _$2,000

-4 wisdom teeth out yesterday $4,000

-10 cavaties in between all my molars from not flossing

That was enough news for me.  Also put it this way...alll that money my insurance is paying, my dentist made a joke about it cuz I am getting married next year.,,,my dental work is more expensive than our wedding. Not quite but its a VERY expensive mistake.