{"id":211,"date":"2022-01-05T16:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/?p=211"},"modified":"2022-02-15T16:08:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T16:08:41","slug":"practical-new-years-resolutions-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/05\/practical-new-years-resolutions-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Practical New Year\u2019s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman flossing for her New Year\u2019s resolution \" class=\"wp-image-212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A shiny new year has just begun, and you\u2019re probably looking for ways that you can save money or get healthier. Why not do both at once by resolving to take better care of your oral health? By adopting a few simple habits, you can enjoy a healthy smile and avoid painful (and expensive) dental problems. Keep reading as your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/\">dentist in Midland<\/a> reveals four New Year\u2019s resolutions that can benefit your smile in 2022 and for many years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get Two Dental Checkups This Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t already visit your dentist twice a year, now is the perfect time to change that. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/checkups-and-cleanings.html\">dental checkup and cleaning<\/a> is the best way to find cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues and stop them from getting worse. Better yet, these visits could prevent these problems from developing in the first place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time your dentist is open, call them and schedule a checkup as soon as you can. Before you walk out of their office at the end of that visit, make sure to set up your next one for six months in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Fall in Love with Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you floss every day? If not, you\u2019re not alone; studies suggest that about two-thirds of Americans don\u2019t floss as often as they should. Get in the habit by setting your floss in a place where you won\u2019t forget about it, such as right on top of your toothpaste. If you have trouble flossing or it takes too long, ask your dentist about alternatives to traditional floss. An interdental brush, floss picks, or a water flosser could be just what you need to keep the spaces between your teeth squeaky-clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Eat a More Smile-Friendly Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutting back on sugar in an attempt to lose weight is a popular New Year\u2019s resolution. Did you know this can also benefit your dental health? Less sugar means less fuel for cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth. Plus, swapping sweets out for fruits, vegetables, and dairy products gives your teeth and gums the nutrients they need to stay strong and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Quit Harmful Chewing Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us are unknowingly damaging our teeth every single day. Chewing on pen caps, eating ice, biting your fingernails, and opening packaging or bottles with your teeth are all examples of harmful habits that wear down your enamel every time you engage in them. To avoid chipping or breaking a tooth, make every effort to kick these habits and protect your smile. Instead, curb your urge to bite hard objects by chewing sugar-free gum. Additionally, always keep the appropriate tools within reach so you\u2019re not tempted to use your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These New Year\u2019s resolutions may seem simple, but they can pay off immensely in the long run by giving you a healthier smile for life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Laura Philipps<\/a> is an experienced dentist in Midland, TX who earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University more than two decades ago. She focuses on improving her patients\u2019 overall health, not just their smiles. If you\u2019d like personalized advice on making and maintaining New Year\u2019s resolutions that benefit your smile, Dr. Philipps would be more than happy to help. You can reach out via her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraphilippsdmd.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\u00a0or by calling (432) 570-4433.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A shiny new year has just begun, and you\u2019re probably looking for ways that you can save money or get healthier. Why not do both at once by resolving to take better care of your oral health? 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