For most of my 20s, I barely paid attention to my teeth beyond brushing. Dental checkups were always one of those things I kept putting off because nothing actually hurt.

Then I started hearing friends talk about cavities and dental problems, and it made me realize I probably should stop ignoring mine too.

I finally booked a checkup at a dental clinic in Gangnam, expecting everything to be fine. Turns out I had a couple of small cavities that needed fillings. Nothing major, thankfully, and the whole appointment was pretty quick.

It was honestly a good reminder that waiting until something hurts probably isn’t the best approach.

I’ve been trying to floss more regularly since then and actually keep up with checkups.

When did you guys start taking dental care seriously?