January brings with it a new beginning and a fresh start to a full year of new opportunities. With all the big plans you make for the year, one thing you should most definitely remember to include in your goals is protecting your dental health. The importance of your dental health shouldn’t be overlooked and now is the best time to start taking steps to improve it. If protecting your own dental health seems like too daunting of a task for a full year, the best thing to do is to break it down into a few small goals.
Dental Health Goals for 2017
Healthy eating for your teeth
Healthy eating is one of the most common of New Year’s Resolutions, and it’s also one of the best ways to improve your dental health for the year. Cutting back on your sugar intake and making the decision to maintain a healthy diet is the best way to kick off a new, healthy habit for your teeth. As a bonus dental health tip, dairy products, high in calcium are the perfect way to strengthen your teeth.
Flossing commitment
Flossing is that part of the dental health routine that everyone knows is important, but far too many people overlook. Making a commitment to flossing on a daily basis will go a long way in improving your overall oral health. If flossing still seems like too much of a chore, look into alternatives to traditional dental floss like flossing picks or water picks. These can be especially helpful when trying to instill dental health habits for kids.
See the dentist
While eating better and flossing is a fantastic start to improving your dental health this year, the best way to improve your dental health is to set up a dental appointment. The amount of people who don’t see their dentist every year is startling, and there’s no better way to protect your teeth than to see a trained professional.
Schedule an appointment with our team of trusted dental health experts at Smiles of Bellevue today and look forward to a lifetime of healthy teeth.
