Thinking About Healthy New Years Resolutions: How to Ace Your Next Oral Exam & Teeth Cleaning12/1/2016 If you were to guess what the top New Year's resolution was for 2016, what would it be? ABC7Chicago says that while the top resolution was "living life to the fullest," the next two resolutions were "living a healthier lifestyle" and "losing weight." Since it's December already and the year is winding down, you may be thinking about your own health goals for 2017. While most people will look toward weight loss, why stop there? If you are always seeing inflamed gums or cavities at your oral exams, you may want to throw a dentistry-related resolution in the mix. While "brushing and flossing" is the go-to answer for oral health, patients can also focus on their diet. And if you are trying to lose weight or improve overall health anyways, a cleaner diet is the way to go. While everyone knows that fruits and veggies are important, a recent blog post does a good job laying out why that's the case:
If you are sick of veggies, be aware that unprocessed carbs (like brown rice and wholemeal bread) are great for both weight loss and oral health. Incorporating these kinds of foods into your menus is a good place to start. But keep in mind that your brushing and flossing habits need to sync up with your eating. For instance, since sugar can react with bacteria in your mouth and cause acid, it's best to hold off brushing for at least half an hour. Otherwise, you could brush those acids into your enamel. But don't just stop with your eating habits; many people find that their diets are more successful when they curb sugary beverages. One site explains in more detail as to why tap water is better (usually) for your teeth and overall health than other options:
As you can see, while the article weighs the pros and cons of drinking water, it pretty much says that any water is a better alternative to soda. The NHS recommends about 8 glasses or 1.2 liters a day. Along with keeping you hydrated and curbing your appetite, staying hydrated will give you the necessary amount of fluoride to help your teeth. You are sure to ace your next oral exam and teeth cleaning if you start making these small changes in 2017! The post Thinking About Healthy New Year’s Resolutions: How to Ace Your Next Oral Exam & Teeth Cleaning appeared first on Dental Oasis Of Orange County. Dental Oasis Of Orange County 7777 Edinger Ave #232 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 894-7700 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Thinking About Healthy New Year’s Resolutions: How to Ace Your Next Oral Exam & Teeth Cleaning
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