4 Ways to Get Healthier in 2025

Happy New Year! It’s time again to start fresh and create those 2025 resolutions. If one of your goals this year is to get healthier, you may be unsure how to make meaningful changes that are easy to implement into your daily life.  Well, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on your oral health. While it may seem as though by doing this you will only improve one area of your body, the great news is that the way you treat your teeth and gums can easily affect your overall health.

In that spirit, here are a few lifestyle modifications you can make to improve not just your smile, but your total body as well.

Get Back in the Habit

If you’ve been a little lax about your oral hygiene routine, now is a great time to get started again. Be sure that you’re flossing your teeth at least once a day and brushing at least twice. Just a few minutes a day can help protect you from cavities, infection, and gum disease, all of which are preventable.

Pencil it in

Do you have dental insurance? If so, you may be entitled to two preventive cleaning and check-up appointments with your dentist each calendar year. But don’t let yourself forget to schedule them or get too busy. Booking those appointments now can help ensure that you not only get a time and date that works well for you, but also that you make the most of the money you’ve invested in your dental insurance plan.

Diet Dangers

While you may not want to “diet” per se, eating healthier is an important goal for everyone.  Whether you’ve got a notorious sweet tooth, or your current menu is a little heavy on the carbohydrates, making small changes in what you put in your mouth can make a big impact on your oral and overall health. Cavities are caused by bacteria that thrive on the sugar and carbs you ingest, so naturally, the fewer you eat, the less of a chance they have to proliferate and cause you oral health problems. Instead of snacking on sweets, opt for fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and dairy products like cheese and yogurt.

Make it Better

Finally, if you’ve had any cosmetic dental flaws that you’d like to correct, why not make 2025 the year to get started? Your dentist offers many elective dental treatments like veneers, Invisalign, and professional whitening to get your smile looking fresh and sparkly for the new year, so start 2025 off on the right foot and schedule a consultation to discuss your options!

Remember, the new year is a great time to get started on exciting new goals that will make your life better. Focusing on improving your oral health will not only make you feel great, but it can also make you look great, too!

About Dr. Condie

Dr. Shandy Condie knows the importance of excellent oral health and is proud to help Gilbert area patients achieve their wellness goals through the power of dentistry. A skilled and caring dentist, Dr. Condie has taken courses on cosmetic, restorative, and neuromuscular dentistry at such prestigious institutions as the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI).

She is also a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Arizona Dental Association, and a Silver Level Invisalign provider. If you’re ready to make positive changes in your oral and overall health in 2025, schedule your biannual check-up and cleaning at Desert Springs Dental today by visiting our website or calling us at 480-279-3100.