{"id":440,"date":"2022-01-28T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T01:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=440"},"modified":"2022-02-12T01:11:12","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T01:11:12","slug":"new-years-resolutions-4-for-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/new-years-resolutions-4-for-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you satisfied with your smile? According to a study done by The Journal of the Indian Prosthodontic Society, only about 58 % of people are highly satisfied with their smiles. If you\u2019re part of the 42% that think their pearly whites could use some work, why not make a New Year\u2019s resolution to get a healthy smile? If you need help coming up with a place to start, read on to learn about four resolutions that will have you ending the year with a healthier, more confident smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: Visit the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biannual dental visits allow your hygienist to thoroughly clean your teeth and around your gumline. This lowers your chances of decay and lets you leave your appointment with a fresh smile. Additionally, your dentist uses these visits to examine the oral cavity. If they identify any oral health issues, they will administer prompt treatment to prevent them from developing any further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Brush and Floss Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you brush your teeth twice per day? if not, now is the time to start. Brush once in the morning and once at night for two minutes each time. floss before you go to bed to remove food and plaque from between your teeth. Keeping up with your oral hygiene will allow you to maintain a healthy smile and keep cavities at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Cut Out Tobacco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tobacco raises your chances of developing gum disease, oral cancer, and a variety of other cancers. It also dries out your mouth, which raises your chances of tooth decay. Cutting this habit out of your life can be hard, but it will drastically improve your overall health. Ask friends and family for support and reach out to your doctor, dentist, or therapist for resources to help you quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Eat A Tooth-Approved Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sweet, starchy, acidic, and carb-heavy foods give harmful oral bacteria plenty to feed off. To lower your chances of developing tooth decay, cut back on these foods and consume tooth-healthy treats like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n