4 New Year’s Resolutions For A Healthy Mouth

New Year’s Eve is almost here. And that means it is almost time for people to start working on their New Year’s resolutions.

Now, I personally am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. I don’t see the point in waiting until the end of the year to start working on goals when you can start right away.

But that is besides the point. Here are 4 New Year’s resolutions that will help keep your mouth healthy this year!

1. Stop Skipping Nights

Everyone has a night every now and then where they don’t feel like brushing their teeth. But, just keep in mind that going to bed without brushing your teeth is like going to bed with poop in your mouth.

Okay, maybe not actually poop.

But, when you go to sleep without brushing, it allows the bacteria in your mouth to feast on the leftovers of your dinner. And in turn they release acids that can decay your teeth.

So yeah, it’s kind of like poop.

So make sure you remember to brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day!

2. Start Flossing

The American Dental Association recommends that you floss your teeth once a day.

But, a survey released from Delta Dental showed that only 40 percent of Americans floss at least once a day, meaning this could be a great resolution for a lot of people!

Flossing can not only help prevent cavities, it can help prevent gum disease as well!

It is very hard to clean certain areas of your mouth with a toothbrush alone. This is where flossing comes into play.

When you floss, you can clean out areas between your teeth where plaque and bacteria are building up and prevent them from causing damage to your teeth and gums.

3. Visit Your Dentist

Visiting your dentist is important. But, it can be easy to put off your appointments, especially if you have a busy schedule.

If this sounds like you, one of your resolutions should be to start visiting your dentist twice a year!

You may not think you have to go to the dentist because everything feels and looks fine in your mouth. But, something could still be going on without you realizing it.

Your dentist is able to see things you can’t see on your own. And it’s a lot better to catch things earlier rather than later!

4. Healthier Diet

People always want to eat healthier. So, this is probably a common resolution for a lot of people.

But, not many people think of their mouth when they make this resolution.

Your diet is one of, if not the biggest contributors to why you get cavities. And fixing it also makes it one of the easiest ways to prevent getting cavities in the future!

The more you eat sugary foods, the more you risk getting a cavity.

So, you want a simple resolution this year? Limit your consumption of excess sugar!

Your teeth and the rest of your body will thank you.

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