{"id":1114,"date":"2026-01-08T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:00:58","slug":"four-new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthier-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/four-new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthier-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"4 New Years\u2019s Resolutions for a Healthier Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/four-new-years-resolutions-for-a-healthier-smile\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_1802849226__1769585673_36755.jpg\" alt=\"A family holding balloons that spell \u201c2026\" class=\"wp-image-1115\" style=\"width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_1802849226__1769585673_36755.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_1802849226__1769585673_36755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_1802849226__1769585673_36755-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_1802849226__1769585673_36755-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AdobeStock_1802849226__1769585673_36755-550x366.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that it&#8217;s January, you&#8217;ll want to start 2026 on the right foot. Doing so will help you set a positive tone for the coming months. Luckily, your Fort Worth dentist has an idea: set some New Year&#8217;s resolutions for a healthier smile! Such goals will give you a strong and gorgeous grin, ensuring your new year is bright and happy. If you need examples, just read over the four below before this month is up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quit Drinking &amp; Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving up alcohol and tobacco can certainly benefit your whole body. That said, ridding them from your life would strengthen your smile as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent drinking and smoking can greatly harm your oral health. As you ingest alcohol, you might experience tooth stains; dry mouth is another potential effect. Too much tobacco would also increase your risk of gum disease, which can then cause tooth loss. In light of these outcomes, you\u2019d do well to kick your drinking and smoking to the curb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow a Mouth-Healthy Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from oral habits, you should also adjust your meals. Sticking to a mouth-healthy diet would greatly benefit your grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that foods and drinks can affect a smile\u2019s stability. Should you eat too many sugary sweets, you\u2019ll likely develop tooth decay that wears down your enamel. In contrast, getting nutrients from fruits and veggies would help your body resist harmful plaque and bacteria. Examples of these include crisp apples, carrots, and even celery, which can clean your teeth as you chew them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush &amp; Floss Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, daily brushing and flossing would work wonders for your smile. These two practices are crucial to a healthy mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you weren\u2019t aware, plaque \u2013 a nasty bacterial film \u2013 tends to gather on your teeth over time. This gunk increases your risk of cavities, gum disease, and worse as it builds up. Thankfully, daily use of your toothbrush and floss would remove the plaque from your smile. You\u2019d just need to brush twice daily for two minutes, and to do your flossing right before bed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See Your Dentist Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t usually see your dentist much, now is a great time to change that. Regular dental checkups would ensure your teeth and gums are clean and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental visits are the most effective form of preventive oral care. By seeing your dentist at least twice yearly, you can have small oral issues treated before they worsen. You\u2019d then be much less likely to experience complex mouth problems like tooth infections, gum disease, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn other New Year\u2019s resolutions for a healthier smile, consult your dental provider. They\u2019ll gladly share other ideas with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/\">Fort Dental<\/a> is based in Fort Worth, TX. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/dr-cheng.html\">Drs. Cheng<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/dr-thorburn.html\">Thorburn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/dr-luk.html\">Luk<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/dr-cox.html\">Cox<\/a>, our practice has been giving patients stellar smiles for over forty years. We\u2019ve offered great preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments during that time, and now incorporate cutting-edge technology as well. You can trust us for anything from dental checkups to dental implants, as well as laser dentistry! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/contact-us.html\">our website<\/a> or by phone at<strong> (817)-292-5957<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Now that it&#8217;s January, you&#8217;ll want to start 2026 on the right foot. Doing so will help you set a positive tone for the coming months. 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