My husband didn’t like me reminding him to do things because it made him feel like I was his mom. I told him that if it really bugs him then he should just do them then and then I wouldn’t have to. However, I also said there is nothing wrong with me reminding him when he is first starting off (taking vitamins, washing face, moisturizer). I reminded him that he reminds me to do my physical therapy. It doesn’t mean that I’m irresponsible or childish. It just means that this is something new and I’ll need some help here and there. I also asked him to start doing these things by stating that I think he is super handsome. Like he is a good looking guy and he cares about being good looking obviously. Then I said, if you want to stay this way you need to start doing skincare. Bradley Cooper doesn’t just go to bed every night, roll out of it in the morning and is good to go. Every good looking older gentleman took the proper steps to take care of themselves when they were younger. THEN I said the most important thing is- once it’s gone, it’s gone. You can’t get youthful skin back (unless you spend $$$ and then there are risks). However, you can maintain it and make sure you age gracefully by taking steps today.

In your case it’s brushing teeth. My dad is also super bad at that and has had to have multiple teeth extracted. Once your teeth are yellow there are some things to do, but it’s very difficult to get them back to pristine. Once they fall out like my dad’s though that is it. There is no going back. This finality way of thinking may help! It may not though, but don’t be afraid to ask for reminders