Most people are striving for good physical and mental health,
and with the new year upon us, many are taking this time to
reevaluate their routine to look and feel better. Committing to
good oral health care is the perfect New Year’s resolution for
young and old because it is an essential part of becoming a
healthy person. Our mouths are the gateway to our health, and
bad breath, cavities and other issues make it apparent that we
are not taking good care of ourselves. The California Dental
Association urges people young and old to practice good hygiene
this year. Make it a family effort Resolutions and goals are
always easier when you have someone to share them with! Why not
make it a goal for the entire family to get better about their
oral health? Parents should encourage their children to be
brushing their teeth for two minutes, two times a day, along
with flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash if children are old
enough. If parents begin encouraging these practices when kids
are young, it’s much more likely