New Year’s Dental Resolution

Here's a great idea for the New Year; put a little extra emphasis on 
your health care in 2010.  Isn't it time to do some of the little 
things that can lead to better health?  Ok... Good idea.  So how about 
starting with a New Year’s dental resolution?



It is so easy to affect a more positive dental health.  Most of the 
steps can be routine.  We all know brushing after every meal and 
flossing daily are everyday tasks you should be doing.  However, 
rushing through brushing and skipping flossing can undo your efforts. 
Done properly and regularly, brushing and flossing keep your mouth 
clean but also stimulate the gums.  Unhealthy gums are medically 
connected to heart disease, which is something most people do not 
realize.  So, being more diligent with brushing and flossing can have 
a huge impact on your health.  So, maybe add that to your New Years 
dental resolution.

Regular visits to see me for cleanings will also help nip emerging 
problems in the bud.  In deep cleanings, we make sure that the plaque 
that causes tooth decay and gum disease is completely removed.  I 
strongly suggest making your cleaning appointments a priority in the 
coming year.



And, for anyone suffering from symptoms of TMJ, maybe this will be the 
year when you have had it living with the pain and the headaches.  If 
you are ready to start the year headed toward a pain-free 2010, why 
not schedule an appointment for a neuromuscular exam?  I am trained to 
treat TMJ pain with non-invasive techniques that change lives.  
Treating TMJ can do much for your mental health as well if the burden 
of the pain is affecting your functioning or your moods.

And, one last idea for your New Years dental resolution:  If you or 
someone you know snores, why not treat the sleep apnea that causes the 
snoring?  Sleep apnea can be life threatening and it clearly affects 
how you function.  Again, non-invasive neuromuscular treatments I 
offer can treat sleep apnea and improve your overall health.

So, what sounds good for your New Years dental resolution?  Email me 
and let me know.