As a new year approaches, it is not uncommon for people to take the last weeks of December to think about the things the goals they’d like to achieve in the coming months. In fact, it’s estimated that about 50% of Americans make resolutions. Many of the desired changes are related to your physical well-being but why not also include your oral health? If you would like a healthier, happier smile in 2023, here are five resolutions to help you achieve one!

If you’ve ever heard the expression “you are what you eat,” you should know that there’s quite a bit of proverbial truth to it; eating healthy foods inevitably leads to a healthier body! But it isn’t just your body that’ll benefit from a nutritious diet—your smile will flourish, too! Certain foods can actually play a positively impactful role in your oral health and prevent serious problems from developing. Keep reading to learn more from your dentist about some of the mouth-friendly foods out there that’ll directly benefit and safeguard your smile.