{"id":6,"date":"2017-01-15T04:37:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T04:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2017-07-31T15:36:12","modified_gmt":"2017-07-31T15:36:12","slug":"dentist-in-centerville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/15\/dentist-in-centerville\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Centerville Suggests 4 Healthy Habits for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-490182302-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Your dentist in Centerville wants to wish you a happy New Year! Consider adopting these healthy habits in 2017 for a stronger, happier smile.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-490182302-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-490182302.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Happy New Year from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/about-the-doctor.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Daniel Passidomo\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> office! We\u2019re looking forward to a year filled with happy, healthy smiles. Maybe you\u2019ve vowed to read more nonfiction or check in on social media less this year &#8212; but what are your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dental<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> health resolutions for 2017? If you haven\u2019t made any yet, it\u2019s not too late! Your dentist in Centerville has some suggestions for healthy smile habits. Adopt one, two, or all of them for long-lasting oral health!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#1: Watch the Clock<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tell the truth &#8212; are you really brushing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/b\/brushing-your-teeth\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">recommended two minutes, twice\u00a0a day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? For most adults, the answer is no. To ensure you\u2019re getting a thorough clean every single time you brush your teeth, try setting the timer on your phone. Brush each quadrant of your smile in gentle, circular motions for 30 seconds. You may be surprised just how long two minutes is the first time you do it, but after a few full sessions, we think you\u2019ll notice a difference in the way your teeth feel throughout the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may also want to consider investing in an electric toothbrush &#8212; most come with an automatic timer to help you get a full clean, every single time. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#2: Develop a Flossing Habit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most adults would like to floss every day, but they simply can\u2019t remember to do it. Creating good habits isn\u2019t easy, but it\u2019s possible with a little effort. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some tips to help you pick up a flossing habit. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Place the dental floss somewhere you\u2019re sure to see it after brushing, like right beside the faucet. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leave a post-it note reminding yourself to floss on your bathroom mirror. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cHey, you! Floss!\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will work just fine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep track of each day you floss. Ticking days off the calendar provides a rewarding visual representation of your new healthy habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find an accountability partner! Encourage your family to pick up a flossing habit, too. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#3: Break Bad Habits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to picking up healthy habits, we encourage you to break the bad ones, too. Even if you perform proper dental hygiene, habits like chewing on your pen, biting your nails, eating ice, and using your teeth as tools to open packages put your tooth enamel under serious pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eliminate the risk of broken, chipped, fractured, or dislodged teeth by kicking these habits. You may notice you chew your nails or bite your pen when you\u2019re bored or anxious &#8212; try popping a rubber band instead. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#4: Protect Your Smile<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many adults grind their teeth at night, but because it occurs during sleep, the condition known as bruxism often remains undiagnosed. Unfortunately, bruxism leads to weak and worn teeth and can cause significant jaw pain. If you grind your teeth at night, investing in a custom-fitted mouthguard can protect your tooth enamel from excessive force or pressure. Dr. Passidomo provides nightguards as part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/tmj-therapy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">therapy for teeth grinding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in Centerville. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule an Appointment Today! <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Welcome the new year with a visit to Dr. Passidomo\u2019s office! We can\u2019t wait to see you smile in 2017. Oh, and we are happy to\u00a0provide healthy smiles with wonderful aesthetic services, too!\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsmilecenter.com\/appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with the general and cosmetic dentist in Centerville today. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year from Dr. Daniel Passidomo\u2019s office! We\u2019re looking forward to a year filled with happy, healthy smiles. Maybe you\u2019ve vowed to read more nonfiction or check in on social media less this year &#8212; but what are your dental health resolutions for 2017? If you haven\u2019t made any yet, it\u2019s not too late! 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