{"id":908,"date":"2019-01-05T19:06:27","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T19:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=908"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:41:47","slug":"3-resolutions-for-a-healthier-mouth-with-your-dentist-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/3-resolutions-for-a-healthier-mouth-with-your-dentist-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Resolutions for a Healthier Mouth with Your Dentist in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/AdobeStock_93832240__1548452763_90181-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"woman party hat\" class=\"wp-image-909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_93832240__1548452763_90181-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_93832240__1548452763_90181-768x648.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/AdobeStock_93832240__1548452763_90181.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year again\u2014time to make goals for all that\nyou want to accomplish this year. What do you want to achieve? Like many\nothers, do you want to improve your health? Well, if you do, don\u2019t forget your\nmouth. Your oral health affects your overall wellbeing. In fact, oral issues\nhave been linked to medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney\ndisease. By making a resolution to improve your oral health, you also strive to\nimprove your health generally. Here are three great ideas from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in\nDublin<\/a> to help you do just that this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floss Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like such a small thing, but flossing is actually\nvery important for your oral health. Brushing removes a lot of plaque from your\nteeth, but your toothbrush can\u2019t reach the spaces in between. The bacteria in\nplaque create acids that irritate gums and attack teeth. If the plaque is\nallowed to stay in these hard-to-reach places, it can lead to gum disease or\ncavities. Flossing daily helps to prevent these conditions from happening and\nkeep your mouth much cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consume Less Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar doesn\u2019t just add pounds to the scale; it can also\naffect your oral health. The cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth thrive on\nsugar. Do you realize how much sugar is in soda or an energy drink? A cola soda\ncontains 39 grams of sugar, and an energy drink can have anywhere between 24\nand 29 grams of sugar. By cutting back on your sugar consumption, your teeth\nand gums will be better protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Dentist Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you brush and even floss every day, you may think that\nyou don\u2019t need to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist<\/a>\nevery six months. But it\u2019s not true. Even with diligent oral hygiene, plaque\ncan build up. Over time it hardens and becomes much more difficult to remove.\nThe harmful bacteria then have easier access your teeth and can cause serious\ndamage to your smile. In your routine cleaning, the hygienist uses professional\ntools and skills to address this buildup and prevents tooth decay or gum\ndisease. If you don\u2019t visit the dentist every six months, you are more likely\nto experience these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your six-month appointment is about more than just a\ncleaning. Your dentist also performs an oral exam, where they visually check\nyour teeth, tongue, gums, mouth, and throat for any indication of more serious\nconditions, like gum disease or oral cancer. If caught early, these diseases\ncan be much easier to treat. If you wait until you recognize a dental problem\nto visit the dentist, it may already have progressed to an advanced stage and\ncaused irreversible damage. Identifying and treating these conditions early is\nkey to overcoming them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you implement these actions into your life, you and your\ndentist in Dublin will notice a difference in your oral health and your overall\nwellbeing. Make this the year that you change for the better by setting a\nresolution that matters. For more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive\ndental care<\/a> and improving your oral health, contact your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/\">Distinctive Smiles of Dublin<\/a>, there are two dentists who serve patients in the Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Plain City, Marysville, and Columbus areas. Trained in using the most advanced dentistry techniques, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/dr-eric-buck.html\">Dr. Eric Buck<\/a>  can help whether you\u2019re coming in for a routine checkup or you need dental implants. You can contact them by calling (614) 792-1800 or clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again\u2014time to make goals for all that you want to accomplish this year. What do you want to achieve? Like many others, do you want to improve your health? Well, if you do, don\u2019t forget your mouth. Your oral health affects your overall wellbeing. 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