{"id":1349,"date":"2021-12-24T01:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T01:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=1349"},"modified":"2022-02-03T01:38:41","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T01:38:41","slug":"tips-on-new-years-resolutions-from-your-dentist-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/tips-on-new-years-resolutions-from-your-dentist-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on New Year\u2019s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/AdobeStock_458751475__1643852277_16395.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/AdobeStock_458751475__1643852277_16395-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"men and women with 2022 new year\u2019s balloons \" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_458751475__1643852277_16395-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_458751475__1643852277_16395-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_458751475__1643852277_16395.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your health and keeping more money in your bank account, that\u2019s a pretty excellent win-win situation right there. There are many New Year\u2019s resolutions that will help you in both respects, and the ones that involve improving your oral health certainly qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can alter your daily oral hygiene regimen, and before long you\u2019ve changed a problematic behavior without even thinking about it. Keep reading for suggestions from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/for-patients.html\">your dentist in Dublin<\/a> on New Year\u2019s resolutions for a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resolution-1-combat-dry-mouth\">Resolution #1: 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\" id=\"resolution-2-implement-helpful-oral-hygiene-habits\">Resolution #2: 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\" id=\"resolution-3-make-healthier-choices-with-your-diet\">Resolution #3: 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\" id=\"resolution-4-quit-using-tobacco-products\">Resolution #4: 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\" id=\"resolution-5-visit-your-dentist-in-dublin-every-six-months\">Resolution #5: Visit Your Dentist in Dublin Every Six Months<\/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 develop into something more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following through on New Year\u2019s resolutions for a healthy smile is an excellent, money-saving choice. Allow yourself enough time for your new routine to morph into habits. For more helpful ideas, talk to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/our-services.html\">your Dublin dentist<\/a> during your next appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-practice\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/about-us.html\">Distinctive Smiles of Dublin<\/a>, our practice focuses on a positive experience for our patients. Our dentists and staff appreciate the confidence placed in us, so we take extensive continuing education courses to improve the services we offer. Even if you don\u2019t have dental insurance, our in-office plan helps make your family\u2019s oral care affordable. We love the idea of you setting New Year\u2019s resolutions to improve your oral health. We can help with a dental cleaning and exam, which you can schedule on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (614) 792-1800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Improving your health and keeping more money in your bank account, that\u2019s a pretty excellent win-win situation right there. There are many New Year\u2019s resolutions that will help you in both respects, and the ones that involve improving your oral health certainly qualify. 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