The holiday season is here again and now is the perfect time to design resolutions for establishing healthy habits.
Whether it’s eating less or improving tooth brushing habits or visiting your dentist, health resolutions are always in season.
The benefits of setting good dental resolutions can be rewarding and motivating.
If you want to take better care when looking after your teeth and gums this year, remember to make resolutions attainable by taking gradual steps to achieve them.
Here at Forster Dental Centre, we have put together a short list to make those decisions easier for you to take.
Did you know that regular brushing your teeth twice a day isn’t just enough to keep plaque from your teeth, or to completely remove bits of food from your mouth?
If you want to give your teeth the best care, simply flossing can make them look brighter, fresher, prevent tooth decay and can reduce your risk of developing gum disease.
If flossing is not your usual habit, I think it is a great time for you to start.
Always remember that daily flossing doesn’t just keep your teeth healthy it contributes greatly to your general health wellness too.
It might be a little bit difficult for you to resist all the sweet delectable this festive period. But do you know that overindulging in sugar is really bad for your health especially your teeth?
Reducing sugar intake can cut your risk for tooth decay considerably. The most appropriate way to reduce sugar intake is to cut the number of sugary products you buy.
Instead of drinking soda you can take sugar-free seltzer water as a replacement, or chew a piece of sugar-free gum when you have a desire for something sweet.
Smoking increases your chances for a gum infection, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and is connected to a large group of other health issues.
Stopping smoking can be that game-changer you are expecting.
So take the difficult decision to surrender the habit, dispose of all the tobacco products from your home and request the help of your loved ones to enable you to stop.
There will be cravings en route, so it’s vital to locate a healthy activity to take part in when hankering kicks in.
Don’t hesitate to see your general expert on the off chance that you battle to control the addiction without anyone else’s input.
For many people, they wait until they have a serious dental issue before they visit their dentist.
This might have an adverse implication on your health because even if you take superb upkeep of your teeth and gums at home, you still need to see a dentist regularly.
Your Forster dentist will check for problems that might not have manifested for you to see or feel.
Many dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer are not quickly noticeable or cause pain until they are in more advanced stages.
Booking this appointment will allow your dentist to find early signs of disease and take appropriate measure to manage it.
So I think it is the best time for you to add a reminder on your phone or calendar so that you can call us at Forster Dental Centre to book an appointment.
At Forster Dental Centre, we provide each patient with the care that allows them to maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile for life!
We offer an extensive range of dental services from preventative dentistry to restorative dental options along with the latest in cosmetic dentistry solutions for straighter and whiter teeth.
We pride ourselves on listening to the needs and concerns of all our patients and aim to provide you with the personalised attention you and your family deserves.
Forster Dental Centre serves local communities in Tuncurry, Pacific Palms, Smiths Lake, Hallidays Point, Failford, Old Bar, Nabiac, Taree, Manning Valley, Bulahdelah, Harrington and Great Lakes.
Contact us on (02) 6555 5554 or book your appointment online here.
We are located at 1st Floor Forster Tower, 12 Wallis St in Forster.