{"id":1432,"date":"2018-12-28T06:00:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belmarorthodontics.bs1prkpw-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=1432"},"modified":"2022-10-18T01:02:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T01:02:47","slug":"change-your-smile-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/change-your-smile-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Your Smile in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-1434 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2.jpg\" alt=\"Large gold balloons that say &quot;2019&quot;. There is a beautiful brunette woman standing in the middle of the zero and one that is smiling at the camera.\" width=\"800\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27513%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20513%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27513%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2-200x128.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2-400x257.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2-460x295.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2-600x385.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile2.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Millions are ready to make changes in their life with the start of a new year. If you haven\u2019t already, consider adding resolutions to transform your smile in 2019. This is quite easy to do if you have the right tips to get started. Whether you want a whiter smile, straighter smile or you want to change your oral health issues, you can achieve it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Resolutions 2019<\/h2>\n<p>Making New Year\u2019s resolutions is something that countless millions will do in the month of December. For many, the start of a new year is a time for reevaluating health and life goals, and a time when many recommit to goals they didn\u2019t quite reach. Some of the top resolutions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthier<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising more<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smiling more<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving money<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making better health choices<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping enough<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being social<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Did you notice that oral health isn\u2019t anywhere on the top resolutions that people make? Oral health is often overlooked because it seems like something so small compared to your overall health. However, your oral health is directly related to how healthy you are. Improvements to your smile and mouth health can improve your health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many chronic conditions become worse if your oral hygiene is lacking. Some include diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and anything that has to due with your nutrition. With chronic oral health problems such as extensive tooth loss, your overall health will decline rapidly. You may not be able to eat, and chewing, biting, smiling and other basic functions will become difficult. However, most oral health issues are avoidable by simple habits done daily. You have heard of most of these habits already, as they are the basics you hear from the dentist every time you go in for a visit. However, most people can improve their technique with oral hygiene even if they are already doing the basics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright wp-image-1433 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-300x200.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A redheaded young adult that is smiling and tilting her head. She has braces on her teeth.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Small Changes, Big Results<\/h2>\n<p>Our patients either have braces on their teeth or they are looking to get them. Great oral health is needed if you want to get braces on your teeth. We make sure that our patients are free of cavities and gum issues before orthodontic treatment happens. That means, a dental visit is needed to check for any dental issues beforehand. When dental issues are there, they are fixed and great oral hygiene must be followed thereafter. That includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/b\/brushing-your-teeth\">Brushing<\/a>. Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. With braces, brush after every meal. Use a proxabrush tool or a Waterpik to dislodge stuck food. Brush in all different directions, especially with the brackets. Replace your toothbrush every 3 months or when the bristles become frayed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flossing. This step is skipped often, but is so important to your smile! Flossing gets 40% of your tooth surfaces. If you want a better smile with braces, you gotta floss or that smile will be damaged. Whether you have braces or are getting them, make the decision to floss 1-2 times every day, using floss threaders or threadable floss.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition: Skip the sugary foods as much as possible. This leads to plaque production and tooth decay. Avoid carbonated drinks or ones with citrus that leads to tooth erosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Continuous Oral Problems<\/h2>\n<p>If you brush, floss, visit the dentist and use oral health aids like mouthwash and fluoride, you may wonder why you still get cavities and gum problems. Studies show that your smile and oral health can be determined by genetics in some cases. Some genes that run in families or specific cultures can make you more susceptible to oral health diseases. For example, those of African descent have specific genes that make them more susceptible to gum disease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have specific conditions that run in your family such as heart disease or diabetes, oral health problems will likely follow suit. This is not inevitable, but something you must be aware of. If you have any sort of chronic condition, make sure you are doing all that you can to have good oral hygiene habits throughout your day. If you continue to have frequent oral problems or issues with your smile, we can go over proper oral hygiene methods during one of your orthodontic appointments. Great oral hygiene and following proper techniques is very important to keeping your teeth healthy and strong, especially with braces. Sometimes, all it takes is changing up your technique or what you are eating to have better oral health and a better smile.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright wp-image-1435 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-300x200.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up view of a person's smile that has clear, ceramic braces on the teeth.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Change2019Smile3.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Cosmetic Changes to Your Smile<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to completely transform your smile in 2019, don\u2019t wait to get orthodontic treatment. Studies show that getting braces is a great way to not only help you reduce your oral health problems, but an excellent way to get a better smile. Orthodontic treatment generally takes 18 months or less from start to finish. Some patients only need braces for 6 months depending on their teeth and what treatment option they choose.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are many orthodontic options patients have to transform their smile, and half of them are invisible options. That means, you can\u2019t see the appliances on your teeth. You have the options of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Metal Braces &#8211; These are the classic metal bracket and wire option that is most commonly chosen by patients.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramic Braces &#8211; These have the same bracket and wire design of metal braces, except that they are made out of white ceramic material. This helps decrease demineralization during your orthodontic treatment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/orthodontics\/lingual-braces\/\">Lingual Braces<\/a> &#8211; This is a discrete metal braces option that is placed on the back of your teeth. Instead of just a square bracket, the metal must be custom-made to the shape of the back of your teeth.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/orthodontics\/invisalign-lakewood-co\/\">Invisalign Treatment<\/a> &#8211; This is the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/\">invisible<\/a> option available to our patients. Invisalign is a series of transparent aligners that you wear at night and throughout the day. You can remove them for eating, playing sports, cleaning your teeth and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To choose your option today, call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmarorthodontics.com\/\">Belmar Orthodontics<\/a> at (303) 225-9016!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions are ready to make changes in their life with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[424],"tags":[459,608,455,460,651,620,658,500,507,609,456,479,461,462,463,659,514,660,457,473,458],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Change Your Smile in 2019 - Belmar Orthodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to make a change to your smile in 2019? Try orthodontic treatment! 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