{"id":52,"date":"2017-01-30T13:12:54","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T13:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2017-02-19T13:15:48","modified_gmt":"2017-02-19T13:15:48","slug":"dentist-carlisle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/dentist-carlisle\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Carlisle Urges You: Resolve to Your Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-53\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/iStock_000050781822_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist in carlisle provides comprehensive care\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/iStock_000050781822_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/iStock_000050781822_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/iStock_000050781822_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Happy New Year! What are your resolutions for 2017? If you haven\u2019t made a decision yet, or if you have room for one more on your list, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/meet-the-doctors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Carlisle has an idea. Recommit to your dental health! Visiting the dentist twice this year, brushing and flossing <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every single day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other positive habits will keep you smiling bright in 2017, and for many years ahead. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without further delay, here are our ideas for your healthier smile this new year.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Brush Like You Mean It <\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many adults could use a brush-up on their toothbrushing tactics. But when we say brush like you mean it, that\u2019s not us saying to just brush <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">harder.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aggressive brushing damages your sensitive gum tissue and can cause them to recede, or pull away from where they should be against the teeth. Examining how you brush can help you do a better, more thorough job. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some good brushing habits to remember include\u2026<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush each quadrant of your mouth for 30 seconds each (2 minutes total)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move across your teeth in gentle circular motions<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush your tongue, too<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use fluoridated toothpaste for the most effective cleaning<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush after every meal or at least two times each day<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: And Don\u2019t Forget to Floss<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t listen to those stories from earlier last year that told you <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/press-room\/news-releases\/2016-archive\/august\/statement-from-the-american-dental-association-about-interdental-cleaners\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flossing wasn\u2019t all that important<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Actually, it\u2019s one of the most crucial aspects of good dental hygiene. Dental floss is the only way to remove the plaque, bacteria, and leftover food particles your toothbrush can\u2019t reach no matter how well you brush. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To effectively floss, wrap about 18 inches of dental floss around each of your middle fingers. Leave a one-inch space to work with in between. Gently work the dental floss up and down between each tooth, avoiding the rapid movements that may damage the gums. <\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Use a Mouthwash<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not a bad idea to use a mouthwash for additional cleaning, but don\u2019t be fooled into thinking it\u2019s a good substitute for brushing and flossing. It\u2019s not. Think of mouthwash as a good supplement to your solid dental hygiene regimen. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouthwashes come in a variety of formulas, from ones that just taste good and make your breath feel a little fresher to the antiseptic ones that actually kill bacteria (the kind that burns at least a little bit). Choose a germ-killing antiseptic rinse for the best results. <\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Break Destructive Habits<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe your nervous nail chewing or bored pen biting seems like a harmless little habit, but you\u2019re putting your tooth enamel at considerable risk anytime you bite down on a hard foreign object. Take note of when you\u2019re likely to mindlessly bite and try replacing the habit for a different one, like popping a piece of sugar-free gum in your mouth instead.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other harmful habits include\u2026<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your teeth to open packages<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewing on ice<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biting on pens<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing contact sports without a custom-fitted mouthguard<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Schedule an Appointment at Flenniken Family Dentistry!<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, resolve to schedule (and attend) two checkups and cleanings with your Carlisle dentist in 2017. Doing so will help you steer clear of cavities and infection in the new year and beyond. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule an appointment today!<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Happy New Year! What are your resolutions for 2017? If you haven\u2019t made a decision yet, or if you have room for one more on your list, your dentist in Carlisle has an idea. Recommit to your dental health! Visiting the dentist twice this year, brushing and flossing every single day, and other positive habits will keep you smiling bright in 2017, and for many years ahead. Without further delay, here are our ideas for your healthier smile this new year. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/dentist-carlisle\/\">(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-52","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dentist in Carlisle Urges You: Resolve to Your Dental Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need some ideas for a new year\u2019s resolution? 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