{"id":12251,"date":"2015-12-29T15:43:29","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T20:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/?p=12251"},"modified":"2015-12-29T15:43:29","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T20:43:29","slug":"12-new-years-resolutions-for-outstanding-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/29\/12-new-years-resolutions-for-outstanding-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"12 New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Outstanding Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your family gears up for the New Year, you may be thinking about what changes you\u2019re going to make in 2016. While learning a new language, exercising more, or eating healthier are all great ideas, everyone can benefit from adopting healthy oral hygiene habits! If your kids are looking to come up with their resolutions for the year, help them adopt healthy habits that will benefit them throughout their lives. For outstanding oral health and a lifetime of beautiful pearly whites, consider adding some of the following to your family\u2019s list of resolutions for the New Year:<\/span>\n<ol>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush at least twice a day<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink fluoridated water<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit your dentist<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gargle with mouthwash everyday<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a new toothbrush every few months<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear a mouthguard during sports<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floss everyday<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut back on soda<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit sugary foods<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chew sugarless gum<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smile more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let 2016 be the year your family kicks their oral hygiene into gear! The earlier your kids adopt a healthy oral hygiene routine, the better. Turning some, or all, of the listed resolutions into daily habits will help your family minimize issues with tooth decay, gum disease, and plaque build-up. Since proper oral care starts at home, it\u2019s important to encourage healthy oral hygiene everyday so that your family can fight cavities and keep teeth strong for years to come. To schedule an appointment for your child, contact us today.\u00a0<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As your family gears up for the New Year, you may be thinking about what changes you\u2019re going to make in 2016. While learning a new language, exercising more, or eating healthier are all great ideas, everyone can benefit from adopting healthy oral hygiene habits! If your kids are looking to come up with their resolutions for the year, help them adopt healthy habits that will benefit them throughout their lives. 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