The Best New Year's Resolutions for 2016 - Signature 28 Denture Clinic

The New Year is a great reset button and a great starting point for healthy resolutions. Whatever your personal goals may be, try to make them realistic and manageable. Why do people often fail with New Year’s resolutions? Answer: Lack of consistency. Some goals are just too big, far out-of-reach. In order for you to be successful, pace yourself.

Is improving your dental hygiene part of your New year’s resolution? Improving your flossing habits might not be a bad idea. Daily toothbrushing and excellent flossing habits are incredibly powerful in the prevention of gingivitis and tooth decay. Below are 4 great tips that will help you with your New Year’s resolution for better dental health.

BRUSH & FLOSS 3x A DAY

People often underestimate the power of flossing and toothbrushing. This is an important habit that can help you avoid major problems such as gum disease or tooth decay. Toothbrushing always has a big bonus: it eliminates bad breath and gives you an instant feeling of mouth freshness. Your toothbrush and your dental floss combine to form a strong marriage against dental cavities and bacterial plaque. Improved dental health starts at home with your brushing your teeth at least twice a day. If you already brush your teeth twice a day, why not aim for three times a day? You’ll get triple the benefits, and it only takes an extra few minutes of your time.

New Year’s Resolution #1: Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.

2. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DENTURE PROFESSIONAL

If you have missing teeth or dental issues that have been bothering you, make it another’s New Year’s resolution to contact a denture professional. Scheduling an appointment can be difficult for many people who fear being judged. There is no need to feel embarrassed about your condition. Denture professionals are here to help and provide an emphatic ear to your situation. Signature 28 Denture Clinic consists of fun and friendly professionals who treat their patients with respect and great kindness. Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and speak to our office coordinator.

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New Year’s Resolution #2: Book an Appointment with a Denture Expert.

3. QUIT SMOKING!

Smoking is detrimental to your oral and physical well-being. There is no better time that “right now” to stop smoking. There are currently lots of resources, online tools, medical products, support groups, and progress-tracking apps that can help you stop smoking. We’ve added a link that can help Calgarians and Albertans if they need assistance to smoke smoking. Click on the link below to access this information provided by Alberta Health Services:

CLICK HERE***Alberta Quits Smoking Website***

New Year’s Resolution #3: Start the process of smoking cessation

4. OPT FOR BETTER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS MEALS

Instead of torturing yourselves with fad diets, why not opt for healthier food and beverage options? Many of us have diets that are overloaded with sugar and salt. Daily consumption of sugary foods, excessive carbs, and acidic beverages, all contribute to tooth decay. Again, choose nutritious foods that are your body will appreciate. Try recipes with Stevia, and give Xylitol gum to your children after their meals.

New Year’s Resolution #4: Make a conscious decision to pick more nutritious foods