I don’t know about you, but when I make New Year’s Resolutions, I usually mess it up by the end of the month! If you want to make a resolution this year that is easier to keep, the doctors at Lembo-Montgomery suggest improving your dental health. It is an easy, and healthy, resolution to make. Follow these simple steps to get your oral health back on line.
1. Brush twice a day! If you brush your teeth properly twice a day you reduce your risk significantly of plaque hardening into calculus.
2. Change your toothbrush! Changing your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Many tooth brushes come with indicators on the bristles that fade so you are able to tell when it needs to be replaced.
3. Swish and spit! Use a mouth rinse to add another level of protection against plaque.
4. Floss every day! Your toothbrush cannot reach between your teeth so flossing is the only way to get the plaque out from between your teeth.
5. Fluoride is a must! Use a paste with fluoride to aide in the prevention of decay.
6. Eat healthy foods! Eating healthy snacks and meals, while making your body healthier, also helps you maintain strong and healthy teeth. A win-win situation.
7. Visit your dentist! (That’s us!) Call in and schedule your routine dental check-up or teeth cleaning today. There is no better way to circumvent any possible dental problems in your teeth or gums.
These may seem like simple tips but in the end you will have a great, healthy smile and will also feel good about yourself for sticking to your New Year’s resolution.