{"id":150,"date":"2024-01-17T20:46:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2024-01-17T20:46:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:46:46","slug":"new-years-resolutions-that-benefit-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/17\/new-years-resolutions-that-benefit-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Year\u2019s Resolutions That Will Give You a Healthier Smile in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Around this time of year, it\u2019s common to reflect on what went right in 2023 and what needs to change to make 2024 even better. If you have some health-related goals on your list, then don\u2019t forget about your teeth and gums too! If you\u2019re not sure where to begin, consider these five New Year\u2019s resolutions that will benefit your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Floss Each Morning or Evening \u2013 No Exceptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you aren\u2019t consistent about flossing or you never floss at all, there\u2019s no better time to turn over a new leaf. Remember, brushing alone won\u2019t effectively clean between your teeth and can leave food particles and plaque along your gum line. For the greatest chances of a decay and infection-free smile in 2024, you need to floss each morning or evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Get a New Toothbrush Every Quarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Has it been more than three months since you got a new toothbrush (or toothbrush head)? Then it\u2019s time to get a new one! After all, using frayed and old bristles to clean your teeth is like using a dirty sponge to clean your dishes \u2013 it just doesn\u2019t work. To help you keep this New Year\u2019s resolution, set a reminder on your phone or put a note on your bathroom mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Add More Vegetables to Your Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, focusing on what you should remove from your diet can backfire, causing you to over-indulge in sugary and starchy foods down the line. Consider thinking of what you can add<\/em> instead! Broccoli, carrots, celery, eggplant, and other colorful vegetables are a great place to start since they are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Switch to Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you keep gum on-hand so your breath is always minty-fresh, then make sure the next pack you buy is sugar-free. If it isn\u2019t, then your teeth are at a higher risk of developing decay, especially since the sugars can linger for hours on end. Don\u2019t worry \u2013 there are a wide variety of flavors, so you won\u2019t be missing the taste, just the sugar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Use a Straw When Drinking Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that you don\u2019t have to give up this caffeinated beverage for the sake of your smile in 2024. Instead, try using a straw! This will help prevent enamel erosion as well as stubborn stains. It\u2019s also worth considering using a straw with all dark-colored beverages, including wine and soda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Advanced Dental Concepts<\/a>, our goal is to help each of our patients in Dyer maintain, restore, and enhance their smiles. That means offering a wide range of treatments at our conveniently located office and being here to answer questions and provide recommendations between visits. If you are interested in learning more about how you can improve your oral health in 2024, then schedule an appointment with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at (219) 322-3418<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Around this time of year, it\u2019s common to reflect on what went right in 2023 and what needs to change to make 2024 even better. If you have some health-related goals on your list, then don\u2019t forget about your teeth and gums too! If you\u2019re not sure where to begin, consider these five New Year\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":152,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150\/revisions\/152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcdyer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}