{"id":341,"date":"2020-01-02T18:18:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T23:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiagregory.com\/blog\/?p=341"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:04:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:04:13","slug":"new-years-resolutions-practical-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarolinadental.com\/blog\/new-years-resolutions-practical-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Practical New Year\u2019s Resolutions for a Better Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever given up on a New Year\u2019s resolution because it was too difficult to accomplish? Researchers estimate that\u2019s why nearly 80% of New Year\u2019s resolutions don\u2019t make it past February. If you\u2019re looking to get healthier this year, it\u2019s important that you start your journey with attainable goals and reasonable habits, so why not start with your smile? Try these practical resolutions from your dentist and start improving your oral health this year<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start the year off right with a dental checkup. Seeing your dentist twice a year for a dental cleaning and examination is an easy commitment to keep that can have a significant impact on your oral health. Even if your teeth look and feel fine, your dentist can spot small, hidden issues and keep them from turning into much larger problems down the road. Routinely visiting your dentist is a habit that you and your smile can benefit from for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn to Love Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that flossing isn\u2019t a popular pastime, but it\u2019s a crucial tool against both tooth decay and gum disease. If flossing regularly is a hard routine for you to remember or commit to, try these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n