{"id":26,"date":"2022-01-13T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2022-02-16T16:06:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T16:06:13","slug":"new-years-resolutions-5-for-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmdentistryoc.com\/blog\/new-years-resolutions-5-for-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you see your smile in photos or videos, are you satisfied with how it looks? Do you wish that your pearly whites represented you better? If you aim to achieve a healthy smile, New Year\u2019s resolutions are the perfect way to do it! You can use them to set goals for your oral health over the next year. If you want some ideas for how you can improve your smile by next January, check out these five New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

During your biannual dental visits, your hygienist with thoroughly clean your teeth and around your gum line to remove plaque and buildups of tartar. This will lessen your chances of developing oral health issues like cavities and gum disease. Once your cleaning has been completed, your dentist will do a thorough exam to determine if there are any oral health issues that need treating. The sooner problems are caught, the less damage they will do to your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Brush your teeth once in the morning and once at night. Removing plaque and bacteria from your pearly whites will lower your chances of developing oral health issues. You should also brush your tongue or use a scraper tool to remove bacteria and give yourself fresher, cleaner smelling breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Floss More Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you choose not to floss your teeth, this leaves 40% of plaque on your pearly whites. Make sure to floss at least once per day, preferably before you go to bed. This will lessen your chances of developing cavities between your teeth and prevent other oral health issues from developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Cookies, cakes, and other sweet and carb-heavy foods and drinks can raise your chances of tooth decay. Acidic foods and drinks like soda can also damage your enamel. To protect your teeth from harm, cut back on your intake of these things and make sure to consume more tooth-healthy treats, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n