{"id":15,"date":"2020-01-02T18:56:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T18:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2020-02-20T22:27:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T22:27:01","slug":"dentist-st-albans-healthy-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/dentist-st-albans-healthy-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Try These Easy New Year\u2019s Resolutions for a Healthy Smile!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/dentist-st-albans-healthy-habits\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_273217136__1579707501_20613-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling couple with healthy teeth\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_273217136__1579707501_20613-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_273217136__1579707501_20613-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_273217136__1579707501_20613.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>If you&rsquo;ve made a New Year&rsquo;s resolution to get healthier this\nyear, do you know how you&rsquo;re going to do it? Lot&rsquo;s of people set vague goals for\nthemselves with no actionable ways to achieve them, so they give up on their\nresolutions by Spring. If you don&rsquo;t know how to begin improving your overall\nhealth, why not start with your smile? Great oral health has a major influence\non your general wellbeing. Research shows that taking care of your teeth and\ngums can lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease, and boost\nyour immune system! So instead of trying to run five miles every morning, start\nenhancing your smile and your health with these practical New Year&rsquo;s\nresolutions from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">your dentist\nin St. Albans!<\/a><\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Dental Checkup<\/h2><p>No matter how long it&rsquo;s been since your last appointment,\nthe New Year is a great time to start fresh with a dental checkup in St. Albans.\nEven if your teeth look and feel fine, you may have oral health issues that are\nprogressing unnoticed. Your dentist can help you identify issues like tooth\ndecay and gum disease as early as possible and minimize any lasting effects or\ndiscomfort. Committing to seeing your dentist twice a year is a habit that can\nhelp you keep your smile happy and healthy for years to come! <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick to A Great Dental Routine<\/h2><p>Although a professional teeth cleaning in St. Albans can remove\nall of the built-up plaque, tarter, and bacteria in your mouth, it&rsquo;s up to you\nto keep your pearly whites bright between visits. One of the best ways you can\nimprove your life this year is to create a great dental routine and use it daily.\nBrush your teeth twice a day for two full minutes and floss once a day to\ncontinuously clear out that harmful bacteria. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Smile-Friendly Snacking<\/h2><p>Sugary treats are bad for both your oral health and your\nwaistline. Not only does a sugar-filled diet increase your risk of cavities,\nbut it also encourages gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss in\nAmerica! Try munching on smile-friendly foods that can strengthen your teeth\nand protect your gums instead. Snacking on options like fish, cheese, and\nbroccoli will make your mouth and your stomach happier and healthier!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quit Bad Chewing Habits<\/h2><p>The New Year is a great time to put a stop to bad habits. Do\nyou chew on your fingernails, pen caps, or ice? These hard items can wear down\nyour enamel and weaken your teeth, making them susceptible to chips and cracks.\nTry chewing sugarless gum, using a stress ball, or meditating to safely express\nyour feelings without hurting your teeth.<\/p><p>This year start some healthy habits that can benefit you for\nthe rest of your life. You can use these easy New Year&rsquo;s resolutions for your\noral health to get the happy, healthy smile you&rsquo;ve always wanted!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2><p><em>At St. Albans Dental, you don&rsquo;t have to drive all over St.\nAlbans City, VT to get the dental care you need. Our highly experienced team of\ndentists are trained in a variety of specialties in order to meet all your\ndental needs under one roof. We would love to help you keep your smile healthy\nand happy all year long with our thorough, efficient, and comfortable dental\ncheckups. If you&rsquo;d like to know more about taking care of your smile, we can be\nreached via our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor at <strong>(802) 524-4844. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution to get healthier this year, do you know how you\u2019re going to do it? Lot\u2019s of people set vague goals for themselves with no actionable ways to achieve them, so they give up on their resolutions by Spring. If you don\u2019t know how to begin improving your overall health, why not start with your smile? Great oral health has a major influence on your general wellbeing. Research shows that taking care of your teeth and gums can lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease, and boost your immune system! 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