{"id":404,"date":"2022-01-04T14:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T14:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=404"},"modified":"2022-02-18T14:37:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T14:37:52","slug":"new-years-resolutions-improve-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/04\/new-years-resolutions-improve-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"4 New Year\u2019s Resolutions That Will Improve Your Smile in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"woman flossing for her New Year\u2019s resolution \" class=\"wp-image-405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/flossing-woman-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a brand-new year, and you know what that means \u2013 now is the perfect time to make positive changes in your life. Why not make 2022 the year you choose to improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental health<\/a>? It\u2019ll be a win-win for both your health and your wallet. After all, you can avoid dental problems that are expensive to treat. To get a healthy smile in 2022, just stick to these four dentist-approved New Year\u2019s resolutions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Visit Your Dentist Twice This Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth decay and infections often go undetected at first. By the time they start causing you discomfort, they often need invasive and pricey procedures. One way to prevent this is to see your dentist for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/dental-checkups-cleanings.html\">checkup and cleaning<\/a> every six months. They can spot oral health issues long before you would have noticed them, and can treat them in conservative and inexpensive ways. This saves you quite a bit of pain, time, and money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Clean Between Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are aware that they should floss, but actually getting around to it is a different story. Once you make flossing a daily habit, though, you\u2019ll wonder why you didn\u2019t do it sooner. It\u2019ll make your breath smell fresher and your mouth feel cleaner. Plus, it\u2019s the only way to get rid of plaque between your teeth, reducing your risk of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cut Back on Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating healthier is already a common New Year\u2019s resolution because of its overall health benefits, and you can probably guess that it\u2019s also good for your oral health. The bacteria in your mouth love to feed on sugar particles that linger on your teeth, making it easier for them to contribute to cavities. If you eat less sugar, it\u2019s harder for them to wreak havoc. Instead, snack on more nutritious foods like fresh fruits, veggies, and nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Quit Dangerous Chewing Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like many people, you might be damaging your teeth every single day without even realizing it. Chewing on inedible, hard objects like pencils, pens, ice cubes, and your fingernails can weaken your tooth enamel over time. So can using your teeth to hold bags or open bottles or packaging. These habits could eventually lead to a broken or chipped tooth. To avoid the temptation to use your teeth for anything other than eating food, try to keep a bottle opener, box cutter, or other appropriate tools at the ready. Whenever you feel the urge to chew on something you shouldn\u2019t, put a piece of sugar-free gum in your mouth instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you start them for health reasons or for financial reasons, these New Year\u2019s resolutions will only have positive outcomes. If you stick to them for all of 2022, your smile will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/meet-dr-howard.html\">Dr. Nelson Y. Howard<\/a> is a true expert when it comes to creating beautiful smiles. Of course, his top priority is still making sure his patients\u2019 smiles are healthy first! With his 35+ years of experience as a dentist in San Marcos, CA, you can trust that with Dr. Howard, your smile is in great hands. To learn more about improving your dental health in 2022, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact.html\">contact his practice<\/a> at 760-599-6559.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a brand-new year, and you know what that means \u2013 now is the perfect time to make positive changes in your life. 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