{"id":431,"date":"2024-01-12T00:15:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T00:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/?p=431"},"modified":"2024-01-19T00:18:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T00:18:18","slug":"healthy-smile-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/healthy-smile-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy New Year! Here Are Some Resolutions for a Healthier Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A new year is upon us again, and it represents a chance to start fresh, improve ourselves, and kick old bad habits. While going to the gym regularly, quitting smoking, and spending more time with the kids are all excellent New Year\u2019s resolutions, these first few months are a perfect time to get back on track with your oral hygiene<\/a>. Here are a few New Year\u2019s resolutions that your smile will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Resolve to Schedule Your Next Dentist\u2019s Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regular dental visits are crucial to your oral health, but many people are anxious or just not excited about making these appointments. The American Dental Association recommends having at least two routine dental appointments every year, so why not get your first out of the way early? The holidays can expose your teeth to a lot of sugar and acid, and a dentist can thoroughly clean your teeth while correcting problems in their early stages. This can save you a lot of pain, time, and money in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolve to Take Better Care of Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proper oral hygiene means more than brushing your teeth every day. Your teeth need special care to remain healthy, and too many people habitually blow off crucial parts of a proper dental cleaning routine. An excellent daily oral hygiene regimen includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n