, you know how sh*tty it feels. But unlike the shame-y dentists out there, one dental pro on TikTok understands. In fact, she has a message for anyone out there who has ever felt judged: You could be
Ciapciak continues, emphasizing the patient's shocking results: "Despite how little this patient brushes or flosses, her gum tissue still looks really outstanding. No gingivitis. No periodontitis. No active cavities."like you're supposed to and still have gum disease.
"Sometimes I skip brushing because of ADHD, and I eat lots of sugar, but I've never had a cavity and the dentist always says my teeth are healthy 😂," wrote Gay Engineer. Still feel like you need to "do better?" Understandable. While genetics and so many other things play a part in oral health, you should still take brushing and flossing seriously. As Ciapciak gently reminds commenters, sometimes subpar oral hygiene habits catch up to you in the long run — even if you have genetics on your side.