{"id":2934,"date":"2019-01-02T01:29:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T01:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=2934"},"modified":"2019-02-16T13:35:41","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T13:35:41","slug":"dentist-in-lawrenceville-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/02\/dentist-in-lawrenceville-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Lawrenceville Gives 5 Tips for Better Oral Health This Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the start of the new year, and you feel hopeful about\nthe possibilities. Thus, you\u2019re eager to make some improvements in different\naspects of your life<\/a>. One\narea that could use a restart is your oral health, but where should you begin?\nYour dentist in Lawrenceville provides 5 helpful tips that will help in your\nquest for a healthy and beautiful smile this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1 \u2013 Brush Your Teeth More Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people will brush their teeth in the morning before\nstarting their day, but as the hours pass and several food items have been\neaten, bacteria can wreak havoc if your teeth aren\u2019t cleaned. This is why it\u2019s\nimportant to perform oral hygiene more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Committing to brushing your teeth at least one more time\neach day will contribute majorly in preventing the excess accumulation of\nbacteria and the development of plaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2 \u2013 Don\u2019t Forget to Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing your teeth is equally as important as brushing.\nThere are only certain areas that the bristles of your toothbrush can fit into.\nWhen attempting to clean in the tight spaces, floss comes in handy. Its flexible\nnature allows it to remove harmful bacteria that can otherwise accumulate along\nthe gum line and eventually contribute to gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3 \u2013 Commit to Eating Healthier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s vital to your dental wellness to perform adequate oral hygiene, but making healthier food selections serves as the perfect compliment to your other efforts. A diet higher in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, will decrease the bacteria activity in your mouth, which will translate into better oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #4 \u2013 Boost Your Water Intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After eating a meal, a great way to aid in flushing your\nmouth of the leftover debris is to drink water. Furthermore, by staying better\nhydrated throughout the day and keeping your mouth moist, you\u2019ll help to decrease\nthe acidity, which makes it harder for bacteria to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #5 \u2013 Visit Your Dentist Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A final way to ensure better oral health this year is to\ncommit to visiting your dentist every six months for preventive care. At these\nappointments, you\u2019ll receive a cleaning, and your entire oral cavity will be examined.\nThen, so you can be empowered moving forward, you\u2019ll have an opportunity to ask\nany questions you may have as well as receive expert tips from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining the 5 elements reviewed here, you can make a positive\nimpact on your oral health this year. To get started, reach out today to schedule\nyour first preventive care visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Bruce E. Carter has provided the utmost in dental care for over three decades. Still, he maintains a hunger to learn more, which is why he has completed over 1,600 hours of advanced postgraduate training. Dr. Carter uses his in-depth knowledge and years of experience to help patients enjoy the best oral health possible at Transforming Smiles, and he can be reached for more information through his website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s the start of the new year, and you feel hopeful about the possibilities. Thus, you\u2019re eager to make some improvements in different aspects of your life. One area that could use a restart is your oral health, but where should you begin? Your dentist in Lawrenceville provides 5 helpful tips that will help in your quest for a healthy and beautiful smile this year! (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2934","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2934"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2934\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2937,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2934\/revisions\/2937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}