New Year’s Resolution: Follow These 3 Tips to Improve Your Oral Health This Year

When setting resolutions to kick off a brand new year, keep your oral health at the top of your list. Park Dental NYC is here to help you stick with your resolutions and protect your oral health.  

Our skilled dental team offers comprehensive dental exams and X-rays in-office to assess your oral health needs. Yookyung Park, DDS, and Pat Ng-A-Fook, DDS, recommend medical or cosmetic dental treatments to optimize the health of your teeth and the appearance of your smile.

While we encourage you to practice good oral hygiene all the time, the new year is an ideal time to consider what more you can do to maintain your oral health.

3 New Year’s resolutions to add to your list

Health and wellness goals are often the focus of a New Year’s resolution list. All too often, people neglect their oral health until they get a cavity, chip a tooth, or experience some type of dental emergency.

Here are three resolutions you can consider making this year to avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems:

1. Commit to twice-a-day cleanings

Brushing your teeth twice a day helps eliminate bacteria and plaque that lead to cavities and bad breath. You should also be flossing at least once a day to remove food particles caught between your teeth.

You can speak with our dentists about the best methods for brushing and flossing to ensure you keep your mouth as clean as possible. We can also recommend the products you can use in your oral hygiene regimen, including quality fluoride toothpaste, oral rinses, and flossers.

2. Quit bad habits

Your lifestyle choices significantly affect your oral health and general wellness. Smoking is a common cause of gum disease, tooth staining, and bad breath. If you smoke or chew tobacco, look into a cessation program that helps you quit for good.   

You should also assess your diet and make a point to reduce your intake of sugary foods and beverages. These products break down your teeth’s enamel and contribute to progressive decay.

Swap out sweets for crunchy vegetables like celery and carrots. Drink plenty of water to keep your mouth hydrated.

3. Explore your options for oral health improvements

Park Dental NYC offers various services to improve the health of your teeth and gums, including professional dental cleanings and the Invisalign® tooth straightening system. We also specialize in tooth whitening to brighten your smile.

If you’re missing one or multiple teeth, we can discuss your options for dental implants that transform your smile and protect your jawbone health.

Additionally, you need to stay on track with routine dental exams so our providers can identify and treat oral health issues early. We suggest scheduling an exam every six months to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Call Park Dental NYC in Midtown East Manhattan, New York, today to learn strategies you can use to improve your oral health or book a consultation online.