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Everybody makes promises to themselves when the new year begins, but keeping them is a different story. Maybe this year, it would be nice to do something simple, achievable, and that\u2019ll make a big difference in your life. If you\u2019re usually pretty lax with your dental hygiene, you could commit to making flossing a daily habit. Cleaning in-between your teeth daily can go a long way towards preventing<\/a> serious oral health issues, but flossing every day is easier said than done. Here are a few tips that can help you stay on track well into the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Figure Out Why Flossing is Difficult<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve tried to keep up with a flossing routine before and fallen short, it might be worth interrogating why that is. Some people decide they\u2019re going to floss before bed each night, but are too tired at the end of the day to keep up with it. If that\u2019s the case for you, it might be better to floss in the morning, after lunch, or at a more convenient time during the day. Some people just don\u2019t like the way floss looks or feels. For those people, water picks or flossing tools might make the prospect a little easier to swallow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or maybe you just tend to forget to floss every day. In that case\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind Yourself
In the smartphone era, it\u2019s easy to keep track of everything you need to do over the course of a day, including flossing. There are even apps like Habitica that can turn your daily chores into a game. If you find yourself frequently forgetting to floss, using one of these apps might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the less technologically inclined, old-fashioned sticky notes also make for great reminders. You can also store your dental floss in a place you can see and that\u2019s readily available. This has the added benefit of making it more convenient to stick to your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember How Important Flossing Is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need a little bit of extra motivation, it\u2019s worth remembering why you started this routine in the first place. Along with brushing, flossing is the absolute best way to stave off gum disease. Plaque buildup between the teeth can become nesting grounds for bacteria, which means bleeding gums, bad breath, and an increased chance of tooth decay. Remember how important it is to take care of your oral health, and you\u2019ll have plenty of motivation to floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flossing is fast, simple, and can go a long way towards making your oral health the best it can be. All things considered, it\u2019s a new year\u2019s resolution worth keeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Roger Morton has been in the dental field for nearly two decades, and he\u2019s enjoyed every day that he gets to work with his patients to solve their oral health problems. He and his dental team will put their expertise at your disposal, and they\u2019ll empower you to make informed decisions about your oral healthcare. Dr. Morton studied at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. If you have any questions about starting an oral hygiene routine, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (972) 442-5599<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Everybody makes promises to themselves when the new year begins, but keeping them is a different story. Maybe this year, it would be nice to do something simple, achievable, and that\u2019ll make a big difference in your life. If you\u2019re usually pretty lax with your dental hygiene, you could commit to making flossing a daily habit. 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