{"id":127,"date":"2019-01-20T19:50:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T19:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2019-02-14T20:03:33","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T20:03:33","slug":"can-your-new-years-resolution-boost-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebeautifully.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/20\/can-your-new-years-resolution-boost-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Your New Year\u2019s Resolution Boost Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When a new year arrives, it\u2019s enjoyable to look back on all\nthe notable events that occurred in the past. It gives you a chance to think\nabout the resolutions you set the year before and whether they\u2019re worth revisiting,\nespecially if they involve making healthier habits. But what if a dentist told\nyou that healthy habits didn\u2019t only have to focus on losing weight or eating a\nmore balanced diet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By establishing healthy habits, you work towards better oral health<\/a> as well,\nnot just overall health. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Sugar Influences Oral and Overall Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diet plays a much larger role on dental health than people give\nit credit. In many ways, the food you consume also influences the rate at which\nplaque develops in your mouth. So by addressing your diet, you\u2019re actively\ndoing both your oral and overall health a big favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great example is sugar, which is one of the main causes of\nweight gain. If you want to lose weight, cutting out sugar is a great way to\nstart, especially if you\u2019ve been getting it from refined sources. It also helps\nto substitute it with healthier alternatives, such as agave, when adding it to\nhot beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But sugar consumption also makes a difference for plaque\ndevelopment, particularly the amount of time that it spends in your mouth.\nSipping on a sugary drink or snacking on a bowl of sweets throughout the day is\nfar more harmful for teeth because it keeps the mouth acidic, resulting in accelerated\nplaque growth and a higher risk of tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reducing Plaque Buildup Through Better Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to healthier habits, exercise is often touted\nas the best solution for those who want to lose a couple pounds. In reality,\ndiet is an even more important factor. While exercise is important to anyone pursuing\nbetter health, diet should be the main focus if you want to create long-term\nchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same can be said for your oral health. Eating a diet\nthat promotes strong teeth and healthy gums, along with reducing sugar consumption,\ncan make a major positive change for your oral health. Foods like leafy greens,\nonions and green tea keep the gums healthy, while low-fat dairy products\nprotect and strengthen enamel and bone tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirm Whole-Body Wellness with a Dentist!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that routine dental visits help you confirm\nyour current oral health and get your teeth and gums professionally cleaned.\nBut did you know that dental visits every six months can help you catch serious\nillnesses? Dentists can learn a lot about your overall health based in the\ncondition of your mouth alone. They can catch the early signs of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n