So the end of January is just around the corner and seeing as it’s a new year it’s a great time to reflect on your dental health.

Dental health is extremely important but it can be an area that is often overlooked. Well, we know that this can lead to some very serious implications further down the track.

There are things like gum disease, tooth decay, holes, bacterial build up, and a whole range of other problems that can occur because of poor dental health.

So now it’s time to make some resolutions to take care of your dental health. We make resolutions in all sorts of areas of our lives and it’s time to add dental health to the mix.

Even if you’re someone who generally has had a good state of dental health you can still take action towards making sure it remains that way. If you are someone who doesn’t, then you absolutely need to be making some New Year resolutions for your teeth.

In order to actually set New Year resolutions for your teeth it’s important to know what they are actually going to be. Let’s look at some resolutions you can set to improve the quality of your dental health this year.

1.The habit of regular brushing and flossing 

This is the most effective way of maintaining dental health. Brushing your teeth everyday will keep both your teeth and gums healthy. Flossing once per day is also important because this will remove bacterial plaque and food. Establishing the habit of brushing and flossing everyday is the easiest way to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other problems.

2.Healthier eating and drinking helps dental health

One of the biggest contributors to poor health is unhealthy eating and drinking. Eating foods that are high in sugar content, and consuming beverages high in sugar content and acidic are guaranteed to cause poor dental health. Pay closer attention to your eating and drinking habits this year. Besides, it will help improve your health overall.

3.Improving your smile

Perhaps this year you’d like a whiter, glowing smile that lights up any room you step into. There are a number of ways you can improve your smile and get whiter teeth. The easiest is to use whitening toothpaste. However, if you really want to improve the quality of your smile it may be worth purchasing some professional whitening products from your dentist.

4.Taking care of any defective teeth

Maybe you were intending to get a filling, crown, or implant in the last 12 months but have deferred it. Well, now is the perfect time to restore any defective teeth you may have. It’s also important to remember that taking care of defective teeth is an important aspect.

5.Regularly visit your dentist for better dental health

Arguably, the most effective way of maintaining dental health is by visiting the dentist but you need to do it routinely. You should visit your dentist at least twice per year for a routine check. This way your it is more likely to remain at a high level and you can also prevent minor dental problems turning into major dental problems. 

New Year’s resolutions for your teeth are just as important as resolutions you make in other areas of your life. We hope that these resolutions have given you some ideas about what you can do to make a commitment to better and more improved dental health this year. 

If you would like to discuss any of your dental problems with a member of our friendly team do not hesitate to call us or fill out a contact form.