With the new year finally here, you’re probably getting started on your resolutions. A common one is to start flossing; this is an aspect of dental hygiene that many people neglect and are interested in taking a bit more seriously.

However, lots of times starting a new habit is harder than it looks. If you have struggled to commit to flossing in the past, it may be that you need to take a take a different approach to the problem.

Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make flossing a consistent part of your dental hygiene routine.

Everyone knows sugar is bad for their teeth, but people across the world can’t seem to get enough of the stuff. That’s because sugar is full of chemical energy that is easy for the body to absorb, and while it was rare in the wild, it’s now everywhere in convenience stores. If you’re one of the many people who enjoy the sweeter tastes in life, you don’t have to let your affinity for sugar doom you to tooth decay and gum disease. Here’s how to keep your teeth healthy even if you enjoy a donut in the morning or ice cream at night.