It’s the start of a New Year for everyone. With
the New Year comes New Year’s Resolutions. Are you ready to follow through on
yours? If you can’t follow through with the big ones, then start small by
taking care of the small things, namely your teeth. Here are some New Year’s
Resolutions you can do with your teeth!
STOP SMOKING!
Yes, it’s difficult. However, it’s a good
decision in the long run because by the end of the year, you will have a
cleaner mouth, stronger teeth and fresher breath! If you can’t do it
immediately, find ways on how you can beat that unhealthy habit.
Eat more Fruits and Vegetables
This one is an easier task. All you have to do
is rethink what you’re buying at the grocery. If you’re not much of a
vegetarian, then you can add some vegetables to your omelette or create
delicious fruit smoothies. The vitamins and minerals that you get from fruits
and veggies can significantly improve your oral health. Did we forget to
mention that eating fruits and vegetables lessens the chance of having bad
breath?
Drink Moderately
Although it’s good advice for people who are a
little too happy with the bottle, reducing your alcohol intake can help keep
your teeth healthy. Alcoholic drinks have a tendency to be too acidic for the
environment in your mouth, thereby increasing the chances of enamel erosion.
Aside from that people who smoke, eat poorly and consume excessive amounts of
alcohol have a greater chance of having increased gum recession or periodontal
pocketing.
Brush At Least Twice A Day and Floss At Least
Once A Day
Almost everyone does this because of fear of
halitosis, but some people are too lazy to pick up dental floss or brush their
teeth before going to bed. It’s not such a huge endeavor. Even two year-olds
can do it on their own. So keep in mind that brushing twice a day and flossing
once a day will keep your teeth healthier and cleaner and lessens the chance of
you getting oral diseases.
Go to Your Annual Dental Checkup
For those of you who do not experience a lot of
dental problems, foregoing your dental check-up is still a bad idea. You’ll
never know what’s hiding beneath your teeth so it is always a good idea to get
checked on a regular basis. Getting checked once a year is fine as long as you
stick to a pre-assigned schedule. This way, your dentist can check your oral
health status and recommend a dental regimen that suits your teeth and gums’
needs.
OrthoWorks Invisalign and Orthodontic group
makes it their priority to keep your oral health care in check. We care about
you and your teeth, that is why we are striving to provide you with pertinent
information regarding your teeth and how you can take care of it properly.
Visit us or contact us for more information.
Orthoworks is one of
the top oral health care providers in the West Coast. Our vision includes
providing our clients with the best oral health procedures and treatments that
we specialize in. Contact your nearest Orthoworks office from this list of branches or call us at (650) 589-4563 to schedule your appointment
today!
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