Time To Focus On Your Smile First

Staring in the mirror you notice stains on your teeth, they bleed when you floss and your general dentist has been telling you for months to go and visit the periodontist. Well, now is the time. The New Year is starting and while you are contemplating your New Year’s resolution this one should be at the top of your list.  It is easy for you to say you’re going to lose weight, eat healthier, or spend more time with friends, however, without a healthy smile these other resolutions may be difficult to achieve.

"The healthier your smile and teeth are, the more you can eat the healthy food you need in order to shed unwanted pounds," suggests Dr. Rice. Your smile is what is going to radiate while you meet new people for the promotion you want, or the social engagements you plan to accept this year.  The more you smile the more endorphins are released and the happier you are. The happier you are the more you are motivated to achieve the goals you set.

More New Year’s resolutions are centered on weight than any other goal. However, being healthy does nothing for you unless you have a healthy smile to match it.  Periodontal disease can actually make it more difficult for you to reach that goal because the bacteria gets in your blood stream and can affect your heart, lungs, not to mention your overall mood.

This year Dr. DenineRice, suggests, “Focus on your smile first!”