{"id":29,"date":"2021-12-14T22:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T22:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mynewportdentist.com\/blog\/?p=29"},"modified":"2021-12-20T22:10:43","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T22:10:43","slug":"new-years-resolutions-in-newport-for-a-healthier-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mynewportdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/14\/new-years-resolutions-in-newport-for-a-healthier-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you know what your resolutions for the new year are going to be? Consider making them revolve around improving your oral health! The start of a new year is the perfect time to make the effort to protect your mouth and get a healthier, happier smile. Read on to learn about five of the best New Year\u2019s resolutions in Newport to help you (and your mouth) have the best year yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: Brush and Floss Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brush your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush for two minutes twice per day and floss once per day. Hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle toward the gumline for an optimal clean. Make sure to get a new toothbrush every three to four months to make sure the bristles are in good condition. You should also replace your toothbrush after you get over an illness to avoid reinfecting yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Visit the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit the dentist every six months so they can clean your teeth and perform an examination. This will keep your teeth healthy and allow them to treat or prevent oral health issues sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Cut Out Tobacco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you smoke or use other tobacco products, cut back or cut them out completely to lessen your chances of developing gum disease and a range of other oral health issues. Cutting out tobacco will also have a positive impact on the rest of your body by lessening your chances of developing cancer. Consider using a progress app, attending a support group, or joining a free online program to help make it easier to say \u201cno\u201d to tobacco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Show Dry Mouth Who\u2019s Boss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saliva plays a vital role in keeping the mouth as healthy as possible. It protects your mouth against gum disease and washes away food debris and bacteria to prevent cavities. Saliva also prevents prolonged acid attacks on your enamel by balancing the pH levels in the mouth. Some ways you can reduce dry mouth and promote saliva production include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n