{"id":206,"date":"2023-01-26T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=206"},"modified":"2023-02-07T17:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T17:49:23","slug":"new-years-resolutions-to-better-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/26\/new-years-resolutions-to-better-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"3 New Year\u2019s Resolutions to Better your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_180806501__1675791737_59583.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic that reads \u201cHappy New Year\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-207\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_180806501__1675791737_59583.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_180806501__1675791737_59583-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_180806501__1675791737_59583-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_180806501__1675791737_59583-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The new year is upon us, which means it\u2019s time to start thinking about New Year\u2019s resolutions. The ideal goal should be both important and achievable, and good oral health fits both of those criteria. That\u2019s why it could be worth committing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshkoshcompletedentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventing<\/a> oral health problems in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are quite a few ways you can do that. Here are some New Year\u2019s resolutions that can potentially bolster your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the most important, and the most often neglected, aspect of daily dental hygiene. Throughout the day, bacteria can build up into plaque formations that coat the teeth. While brushing is pretty effective at breaking up plaque buildup, there are areas in between the teeth that a toothbrush can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t floss, that plaque can become tartar, which is too tough for you to remove on your own. Both plaque and tartar can increase your chances of gum disease and tooth decay. By flossing every day, you can break up plaque deposits and prevent these oral health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cut Back on Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people try and start a new diet in the new year, and many of them can also have significant benefits for your teeth. Cutting back on snacking is a good example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you eat, your saliva will begin to break down the food in the mouth so that it can\u2019t feed the decay-causing bacteria that live there. It also returns your mouth to a neutral pH, which can also reduce your chances of decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, those things take time. If you\u2019re snacking throughout the day, your mouth isn\u2019t able to clean itself as effectively, which increases your risk of tooth decay. By cutting out snacks, you can lose weight and protect your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quit Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is maybe the most obvious, but it always bears repeating. Smoking increases your chances of a host of oral health problems, including tooth loss, gum disease, dry mouth, bad breath, yellowing of the teeth and, of course, oral cancer. Cigarette smoke irritates just about every part of the mouth, so if you smoke, there are very few things that would be better for your oral health than cutting back or quitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot you can do for your teeth that can make a positive difference. Keep these in mind, and by this time next year, you\u2019ll have a smile you can be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bob Heil\u2019s favorite thing about being a dentist is getting to know his patients on a personal level. 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