January 31, 2016

The new year is here and it’s time to set resolutions again. If you want to improve your dental health in the coming year, then there are a number of goals you can make that will help benefit your mouth. Here are some common resolutions that also have oral health benefits.

Eat Less Sugar

One of the most common resolutions is to cut back on sugar. While this is a good idea for a number of reasons, it also had a great number of benefits for your teeth. The bacteria that cause gum disease, cavities, and tooth decay like to feed on sugar that is left in your mouth, meaning that reducing your intake can greatly benefit your oral health. Cutting back on sugar this year can reduce your need to visit the dentist in Naperville, IL.

Give Up Smoking

Among smokers, quitting tobacco is another popular resolution. This is good for your entire body, but it especially benefits your mouth. Over half of all cases of periodontitis are caused by smoking, and tobacco use can also cause tooth discoloration and even oral cancer. Quitting this year is a great way to improve dental health.

Reduce Stress

Are you trying to reduce stress this year? This is a great way to boost your oral health since stress can lead to significant dental issues. People with stress are often more likely to grind their teeth, suffer from poor hygiene, and get canker sores, which means that finding ways to relax this year can pay off when it comes to your mouth.

Spend Less

Finally, lots of people want to find ways to save money as part of their New Year’s resolutions, and good dental hygiene is a great way to do that. By taking care of your teeth, you can avoid significant dental problems and the costly procedures, prosthetics, and surgeries required to fix them. Take the first step today by scheduling a checkup with a dentist in Naperville, IL, Dr. Zymantas. Call 630-303-9403 for an appointment.

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