{"id":2442,"date":"2018-01-06T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T08:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beckdentalcare.com\/?p=2442"},"modified":"2020-07-07T20:05:54","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T20:05:54","slug":"achieve-familys-smile-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/achieve-familys-smile-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Achieve Your Family\u2019s Smile Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/dentist2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman smiling in dental chair\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/dentist2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/dentist2.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Now that we\u2019re facing a whole new year, it\u2019s time to evaluate your family&#8217;s oral health and set some goals to keep all the smiles in your house healthy in 2018. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beck Dental Care is here to help you! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019re giving you some advice on how to achieve your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family\u2019s smile goals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and how our team in Columbia, TN can help! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever started a new diet or tried to quit a bad habit, then you probably already know how helpful it is to have an accountability partner. Well, what better way to stay on track with your oral health goals than by letting the whole family participate? You\u2019ll have your own built-in network of support as you strive to make a healthy smile the goal for your family this year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Everyone Up For Oral Hygiene Success <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be challenging on all fronts! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, toddlers who are just learning to brush and floss their teeth properly need help from you. They also may try to resist these daily habits because it might signal that it\u2019s time for bed. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you may have older children who are independent enough to brush and floss on their own, but they\u2019re too old for constant supervision. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When faced with these challenges, it\u2019s helpful to lead by example. If they see that oral hygiene is important to you, it will become important to them as they get older. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to encourage everyone in the house to be vigilant with oral care is to make it a family affair. This is especially helpful with smaller children. Create a reward system or use your teenager\u2019s favorite songs to time your brushing routine. Have the kids take turns each day being in charge of reminding the family that it\u2019s time to brush and floss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything you can do to make this a natural part of your daily routine will help your family prevent cavities and gum disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Stock Of What\u2019s In Your Kitchen <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you and your spouse have already made a resolution for better health that involve making positive changes to your diet. If so, you\u2019re already ahead of the curve! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re not someone who finds it necessary to modify your diet at the start of a year, then it might be time to take stock of what\u2019s in your kitchen for the sake of your family\u2019s oral health. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an important step to take because many dental problems are caused by what you eat and drink. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking plenty of water, for example, is a better choice than gulping down soda after soda. Water keeps you hydrated and your teeth protected by saliva. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshly cut veggies like celery and carrots are a healthier option, as you know, but especially for teeth. They promote saliva because of their crunchiness, but they also scrub your teeth clean as you chew them. So do apples, in fact!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So ditch the sugary treats and beverages, and instead, make sure your kitchen is well stocked with healthier options that will protect your teeth and gums from tooth decay and gum disease. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put Dental Cleanings On The Calendar <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a parent is incredibly rewarding. But it certainly comes with tremendous responsibilities! Managing an entire household demands attention to detail, knowing how to anticipate potential problems, and excellent time management skills. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the hectic, varying schedule demands sweep your family into the hectic daily grind, go ahead and schedule two dental cleanings and exams for 2018. It\u2019s another way to set your family up for success in reaching smile goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you put the appointments on the family calendar now, you will have it locked in place so you don\u2019t have trouble with the many scheduling conflicts that will surely present themselves throughout the year. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Your Family\u2019s Appointment! <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how important your family is to you. But we also know the challenges adults face managing everyone\u2019s schedules from day to day. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we do all we can to make sure everyone in your family receives high-quality care in the most convenient way possible. At Beck Dental Care, you\u2019ll find wide-ranging services to suit the various needs of all the smiles in your household.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By calling today and scheduling at least two dental cleanings and exams for your family this year, you\u2019re taking the first step in setting everyone up for success when it comes to reaching better oral health for great-looking smiles!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call our Columbia, TN dental office today at <a href=\"tel:19313888452\">(931) 388-8452<\/a> or fill out our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online form<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to schedule an appointment with us. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that we\u2019re facing a whole new year, it\u2019s time to evaluate your family&#8217;s oral health and set some goals to keep all the smiles in your house healthy in 2018. Beck Dental Care is here to help you! 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