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New Year’s Resolution: An Oral Detox Plan

Gerald M • Feb 13, 2017
oral detox plan, dental care

While embarking on the new year, resolutions can be hard to keep. You should avoid making a long list of things you hope to change overnight and focus more on short-term goals with reasonable deadlines that are more likely to succeed. The same applies to your oral health routine. If you start with an easy-to-do oral detox plan, you’ll soon begin healthier habits and start a better routine that leads to far healthier teeth.

Products

If you haven’t already, find a toothpaste and other oral healthcare products that fit your needs and stock up. If you don’t switch out your toothbrush as often as you should, load up on brushes. Having another brush on hand makes them easier to replace. For extended trips, keep a few disposable brushes handy. These are great if you are always on the go. Again, whatever fits your needs, focus on that product. Also, some people struggle to floss regularly, so try to keep more flossing materials on hand to encourage better habits and fewer excuses.

Technique

Double check your oral health technique to get the proper results from your oral hygiene products. It defeats the purpose of finding a product that fits your needs if it’s not used correctly. To reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. While brushing, make sure to hold the brush at a 45-degree angle and use short back and forth strokes on the surface of all teeth.

Then, brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper, making sure to floss at least once. Slide the floss carefully between teeth with a back and forth motion. Curve the floss around each tooth in the process, and use only clean sections as you go around each tooth.

Habits

Everyday habits can either help or harm your oral health. Too much sugar, for instance, can make your teeth more vulnerable to tooth decay. For example, if you chew gum often that’s high in sugar or drink lots of coffee with cream and sugar, such habits may catch up to you and your gums.

Aim for more sugar free products or use them less frequently. When your teeth are exposed to this kind of substance for long periods, you are exposing them to potential acid attacks. This also increases your risk of tooth decay. Instead of stocking your fridge with soda and juice, replace them with milk and water to encourage better habits and counteract acids.

Appointments

To help you with your goals, consult a dental professional. Dentists can examine your teeth and do proper screenings to provide a better idea of your progress. Schedule a routine checkup or cleaning. Professional cleanings can help remove tartar you can’t get with a toothbrush.

Appointments are great for taking care of minor problems before they become severe. Before leaving your dentist’s office, schedule your next appointment so you don’t forget or put it off. Just by doing these few things, new habits will soon become second nature and help you reap benefits in the future.

Is the cost of dental care keeping you from starting your dental care routine? Did you know that you can save as much as 20 percent off your dental bills with the Wellness Dental Plan? We offer individual discount dental plans as well as plans for your family and small business owners. For more information, click here.

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