Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, 5:13 am
Dental Health
Filed under: Not just gums and chewing gum
lmost never did I understand dentistry as I very seldom visit dentists. When I do, it’s not out of need, merely a checkup or cleanup, maybe once a decade (at most).
This past week I spent some time learning about the composition of teeth. As a man who approaches 45 I want to understand how I’ve come this far without any tooth fillings or dental interventions. For sure sooner or later something will go amiss; it’s part of the aging process.
From what I can gather, a lot boils down to genetics (it’s hereditary), it’s not enough to consume a lot of calcium and brush one’s teeth often. In other words, there’s little choice on the matter (personal actions), it’s “in the DNA” as the saying goes.
Many people out there spend a lot of money (and time) on dentists, who aren’t typically covered by health insurance.
Let’s see if I can make it to 50 without any fillings (or similar).
