Happy New
Year all! A new year means new goals and new resolutions, but what if we just
made some small, simple changes that could make a huge difference? Here are
some useful tips that will help you smile healthier along the way .
· Be Realistic in Your Goal Setting -
Be true to yourself and don't set yourself up for failure. Whether it's doing
500 sit ups daily or brushing and flossing several times per day, etc. Take baby steps rather than giant leaps. Become a "Swapper," by saying you will drink more water and less soda. Swap a stick of gum (which contains sugar) for a gum disease fighting mouthwash. It will help pay off in the future and small step taking reduces pressure. Climbing a staircase takes time, so remember that and learn while enjoying each step!
Be true to yourself and don't set yourself up for failure. Whether it's doing
500 sit ups daily or brushing and flossing several times per day, etc. Take baby steps rather than giant leaps. Become a "Swapper," by saying you will drink more water and less soda. Swap a stick of gum (which contains sugar) for a gum disease fighting mouthwash. It will help pay off in the future and small step taking reduces pressure. Climbing a staircase takes time, so remember that and learn while enjoying each step!
· Make a Vision Board -
Get inspired! Go to the hardware store and buy a corky sponge board (which is just a few bucks). Then get magazines, fabrics, pictures, crafts or anything that inspires you to be better and promote health. It can be a picture of a desired smile, a food you want to eat more of, or a $1 bill to remind you that you must save for that necessary dental work. Have fun with it and hang it in a place that you can see often, not behind the coat rack!
Get inspired! Go to the hardware store and buy a corky sponge board (which is just a few bucks). Then get magazines, fabrics, pictures, crafts or anything that inspires you to be better and promote health. It can be a picture of a desired smile, a food you want to eat more of, or a $1 bill to remind you that you must save for that necessary dental work. Have fun with it and hang it in a place that you can see often, not behind the coat rack!
· Eat Dental Friendly Foods-
Certain foods are great for your overall physical, mental and emotional health. Let's give you some examples. Foods like almonds, cheese, salmon, spinach and yogurts are filled with vitamin D, which are a great way to get your daily calcium and strengthen your bones. Celery is excellent because it breaks down into fibrous strands that naturally clean the teeth. Did you know that cocoa is filled with a substance which helps reduce gum inflammation? It also prevents tooth erosion and decay! So start eating dark chocolate, besides it's also proven to brighten your mood!
Certain foods are great for your overall physical, mental and emotional health. Let's give you some examples. Foods like almonds, cheese, salmon, spinach and yogurts are filled with vitamin D, which are a great way to get your daily calcium and strengthen your bones. Celery is excellent because it breaks down into fibrous strands that naturally clean the teeth. Did you know that cocoa is filled with a substance which helps reduce gum inflammation? It also prevents tooth erosion and decay! So start eating dark chocolate, besides it's also proven to brighten your mood!
· Communicate with Your Dentist-
Having a good relationship with your dentist can alleviate fear, answer pondering questions and save you money. The more you know him or her as a real person, the more comfortable you will feel asking him or her questions about your oral health, bad breath, cavities, dental implants and cosmetic work. If you visit your dentist regularly for checkups, this will help keep you on track towards maintaining a healthy mouth. Skipping visits can lead to more problems, which in the end can cost you a lot on dental work you could have prevented. Get to know your dentist. You can do it!
Having a good relationship with your dentist can alleviate fear, answer pondering questions and save you money. The more you know him or her as a real person, the more comfortable you will feel asking him or her questions about your oral health, bad breath, cavities, dental implants and cosmetic work. If you visit your dentist regularly for checkups, this will help keep you on track towards maintaining a healthy mouth. Skipping visits can lead to more problems, which in the end can cost you a lot on dental work you could have prevented. Get to know your dentist. You can do it!
· Brush & Floss Daily-
The obvious tip, but do you brush every single night right before you go to bed? Do you floss enough? You can always remind yourself to do it more. Remember to also replace your toothbrush every 3-6 months so your bristles are always strong cleaning your teeth thoroughly. Make sure to floss daily and if you're not sure if you are flossing correctly, talk to your dentist. After all, you have a healthy relationship with him or her by now ;)
The obvious tip, but do you brush every single night right before you go to bed? Do you floss enough? You can always remind yourself to do it more. Remember to also replace your toothbrush every 3-6 months so your bristles are always strong cleaning your teeth thoroughly. Make sure to floss daily and if you're not sure if you are flossing correctly, talk to your dentist. After all, you have a healthy relationship with him or her by now ;)
· Smile More -
That's right, we said it. Smile more! Smiling makes you feel better and it sure is contagious. The more you smile, the more people around you will smile. There's a famous quote by an unknown author that states "There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all." A beautiful smile is not always about having the most perfect white teeth. A smile comes within and exits with happiness and confidence. You will feel better about your smile and it will motivate you to take better care of your teeth. We hope these tips from Drs. Lascoe, Waki & Hoang at Burbank Perio made you smile and thank you for reading:)
That's right, we said it. Smile more! Smiling makes you feel better and it sure is contagious. The more you smile, the more people around you will smile. There's a famous quote by an unknown author that states "There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all." A beautiful smile is not always about having the most perfect white teeth. A smile comes within and exits with happiness and confidence. You will feel better about your smile and it will motivate you to take better care of your teeth. We hope these tips from Drs. Lascoe, Waki & Hoang at Burbank Perio made you smile and thank you for reading:)
