{"id":339,"date":"2025-12-16T19:42:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terryrakowsky.com\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:38:48","slug":"resolve-better-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/resolve-better-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Year Is Coming Up! How Can I Resolve to Improve My Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many people take January 1st as an opportunity to improve their habits in a few important ways. While adopting smarter eating habits, spending more time with the kids, and exercising more are all noble and wonderful new year\u2019s resolutions, it\u2019s important to remember that making the effort to improve your oral health can enhance your quality of life in many significant ways. Here\u2019s a quick look at a few excellent new year\u2019s resolutions you can make for your oral health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Start Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing at least once a day is every bit as crucial to your oral health as brushing, but many people neglect this important habit. Unfortunately, not flossing can set a person up for a host of negative oral health consequences such as tooth decay, gum disease, dental stains, and permanent tooth loss. It\u2019s a great idea to begin next year by adopting proper flossing habits. While flossing once daily is usually considered sufficient, flossing between meals is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Your Dentist at Least Twice Next Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association recommends seeing your dentist every six months for routine exams and cleanings. These appointments allow oral health professionals to monitor their patients\u2019 oral health, thoroughly clean the hard-to-reach areas of their mouths, address problems in their early stages, and advise them as to better hygiene practices they can implement at home. Seeing your dentist for a checkup twice a year is a great way to maintain your smile and protect it from infections and injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quit a Few Destructive Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s always a great idea to start a good habit, quitting a bad one can be equally excellent. Consider resolving to kick the following habits next year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n