We do what is important to us, what we need for ourselves. At the moment, you need the time at the machine and your teeth aren't going to drop out if you don't brush them; you go a hot lover you're kissing and worried about your breath?

It's anxiety about teeth that take up so much of our energy that we can't do much; I have a party I'm hosting on Saturday and am giving myself a huge wedgie about dust! Put things into perspective! Your mother got you into the habit of brushing your teeth and it get over-emphasized when we are depressed, gets used as a "A ha! You're not brushing your teeth!" anxiety adder-oner. Don't let other people define what is best for you. Listen to what they have to say, their advice, etc. but you are in control of what you want and need and do.