{"id":249,"date":"2021-12-04T22:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/?p=249"},"modified":"2023-08-22T17:17:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:17:19","slug":"what-are-new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/04\/what-are-new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are New Year\u2019s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you find a resolution that can potentially do both, now you\u2019re on to something. When you commit to improving your oral health, it can improve your overall quality of life and save you a pretty penny when it comes to paying for dental treatments after you\u2019ve developed problems. You can alter your daily regimen, and before long you\u2019ve changed a problematic behavior without even thinking about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading for suggestions on New Year\u2019s resolutions for a healthy smile from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/for-patients.html\">your dentist in Ormond Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolution #1: Implement Helpful Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of stellar dental care to power up your smile include gently brushing twice each day with a soft-bristled toothbrush, holding your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gumline, using fluoride toothpaste, flossing, or utilizing an interdental brush once per day, and rinsing with mouthwash after brushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolution #2: Quit Using Tobacco Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking and the use of other tobacco products invites oral health problems and stains your teeth. Nicotine is highly addictive but consulting a medical professional for insight on quitting can help you break free of the urge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolution #3: Combat Dry Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your saliva is crucial to maintaining the health of your teeth and gums, as it provides your enamel with minerals, neutralizes acidity, and helps wash away food matter and debris. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce dry mouth, such as chewing sugar-free gum or drinking milk to increase saliva production, drinking water regularly and especially before bed, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption or using illegal drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolution #4: Make Healthier Choices with Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your diet can have a significant impact on your oral health. Steps to improve your diet can include limiting your consumption of sugary or acidic foods and beverages, reducing snacking, rinsing your mouth with water after having meals or sugary drinks, and eating lots of fruits and veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resolution #5: Visit Your Dentist Twice Each Year&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to stop dental issues in their tracks is to detect them early or prevent them from happening in the first place. Regular visits to your dentist will help ensure that no dental issues go unnoticed or worsen into something more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following through on New Year\u2019s resolutions to enhance your health is an excellent, money-saving choice. Allow yourself enough time for your new routine to morph into habits. For more helpful ideas, talk to your dentist in Ormond Beach!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/about-us.html\">Brown &amp; Nawrocki Restorative &amp; Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a>, we\u2019re proud to offer all the benefits of personalized dental care \u2014 like seeing the same trusted faces every time you visit the dentist. As a highly trained prosthodontist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Andrew Nawrocki<\/a> specializes in the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth, especially using implant dentistry for a truly comprehensive solution to tooth loss. If you ever require an emergency dentist, we\u2019ll be ready to help. We are open early in the morning and into the evening multiple days per week to accommodate your busy schedule. When they are truly going to benefit your quality of life, New Year\u2019s resolutions can be a great thing. If yours involve your oral health in any way, we want to help you follow through on them. To schedule a dental cleaning and exam, or any treatment you might need, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbc.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (386) 677-1046.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you find a resolution that can potentially do both, now you\u2019re on to something. When you commit to improving your oral health, it can improve your overall quality of life and save you a pretty penny when it comes to paying for dental treatments after you\u2019ve developed problems. You can alter your daily regimen, and before long you\u2019ve changed a problematic behavior without even thinking about it. 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