{"id":28,"date":"2020-01-07T20:36:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T20:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2020-01-26T20:37:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-26T20:37:28","slug":"hoover-dentist-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/hoover-dentist-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Practical New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_300271710__1580070647_25603-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Blank New Year's resolutions list\" class=\"wp-image-29\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_300271710__1580070647_25603-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_300271710__1580070647_25603-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/AdobeStock_300271710__1580070647_25603.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you made your New Year\u2019s resolutions yet? This time of\nyear, many people set ambitious goals and habits to better themselves. Unfortunately,\nmany of these resolutions don\u2019t make it to Spring because they\u2019re too difficult\nor don\u2019t yield results fast enough. This year, instead of trying to run three\nmiles every morning or reorganize your entire life, why not start with your\nsmile? Improving your oral health is an easy New Year\u2019s resolution that can\nhave long lasting results. Studies show that taking care of your oral health\ncan make you happier, healthier, and more confident. Try these practical New\nYear\u2019s resolutions from your Hoover dentist to start improving your smile and\nyour life right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a Dental Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how long it\u2019s been since you\u2019ve seen your dentist,\nit\u2019s time to pick up your phone or go online to make an appointment. Committing\nto a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/dental-cleaning.html\">dental\ncheckup<\/a> in Hoover is a New Year\u2019s resolution with benefits that last a\nlifetime. Just because your teeth look and feel fine doesn\u2019t necessarily mean\nyou have good oral health. Your dentist can identify and treat and issues as\nearly as possible, before they can cause you any discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Flossing Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a professional teeth cleaning in Hoover is very\neffective, it\u2019s up to you to keep your smile happy, healthy, and clean at home.\nEven though it\u2019s one of the most important dental habits, flossing is easy for\nmany of us to put off. However, it\u2019s also one of the best defenses against gum\ndisease, which is linked to issues like tooth loss and heart disease. To stick\nto this New Year\u2019s resolution, try buying a fun-flavored floss and put it\nsomewhere you can see it every time you brush your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn to Snack Smart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably made this resolution before in your quest to\nget healthier. Cutting back on sugary snacks is one of the best ways to boost\nyour oral health and prevent tooth decay. Whenever you want to reach for an\nunhealthy treat, substitute it with a smile-friendly food like fish, cheese, or\nbroccoli instead! Your teeth will thank you, since these foods help keep your\nteeth strong and healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Put a Stop to Bad Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have bad habits that hurt your oral health, like\nsmoking or chewing on hard objects, the New Year is a great time to put a stop\nto them. Smoking is unhealthy for all sorts of reasons, including discoloring\nyour teeth and promoting gum disease. You could also easily chip or crack your\nteeth by chewing on objects like your fingernails, pen caps, or ice. Ask your\nfriends and family for support as you break these habits or see your doctor or\ndentist for additional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year get the happy, healthy smile you\u2019ve always wanted!\nUse these practical New Year\u2019s resolutions to boost your oral health in the\nupcoming year and for the rest of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Marc W. Moulton is a general, preventive, and\ncosmetic dentist in Hoover, AL. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama\nDental School and member of the American Dental Association. To keep up on the\nnewest technologies and practices in the dental industry, he completes a\nvariety of continuing education courses, including several from the prestigious\nSpear Institute. If you would like to know more practical ways to maintain\ngreat oral health, Dr. Moulton would be happy to help you. He can be reached at\nhis <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/contact.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor at <strong>&nbsp;(205) 988-3360. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you made your New Year\u2019s resolutions yet? This time of year, many people set ambitious goals and habits to better themselves. Unfortunately, many of these resolutions don\u2019t make it to Spring because they\u2019re too difficult or don\u2019t yield results fast enough. 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