{"id":737,"date":"2023-01-02T05:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T05:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/?p=737"},"modified":"2023-02-02T05:22:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T05:22:00","slug":"ways-to-make-yourself-extra-kissable-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-yourself-extra-kissable-on-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Make Yourself Extra Kissable on Valentine&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentines-day-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a couple kissing on Valentine\u2019s Day\" class=\"wp-image-738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentines-day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentines-day.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you\u2014so you better believe that it\u2019s the first thing your Valentine&#8217;s Day date will notice! That said, you should be sure that your pearly whites look and feel their absolute best so that you\u2019re confident, desirable, and healthy! Here are some tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/services.html\">your dentist<\/a> that will ensure your smile is as healthy, bright, and kissable as possible this Valentine&#8217;s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Excellent Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oral hygiene routine is paramount when it comes to protecting your smile and ensuring that it looks beautiful, so you need to be sure you\u2019re getting the job done at home. You should be brushing twice a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush coupled with fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, and using an antibacterial mouthwash regularly. A cleaner mouth is much more pleasant to kiss\u2014not to mention, cavities can be contagious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cut Out Smoking &amp; Other Bad Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking is notoriously one of the worst oral habits you can partake in, as cigarettes and tobacco products are responsible for a slew of oral health issues that will compromise the look and feel of your smile, including aesthetic issues like staining and bad breath that can leave a foul taste in your partner\u2019s mouth after a kiss. Other bad habits you should eliminate include nail-biting and using your teeth as tools, as this can potentially damage your smile and harm its image. Lastly, you should also refrain from sharing toothbrushes with your partner, as this is a surefire way to spread potentially harmful oral bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you practice excellent hygiene at home, your dentist is still the best person to ensure that no matter what happens, your smile is healthy and beautiful. By scheduling regular preventive care, you\u2019re giving them the chance to inspect your mouth for underlying health issues like gum disease that might cause bad breath and make you unpleasant to kiss. They can also ensure that your teeth look as attractive as possible whenever you grin at your date. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these tips, you\u2019ll make certain that this Valentine\u2019s Day is a great one that\u2019ll have you smiling non-stop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. H. Douglas Clark III received his DDS from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and has proudly served patients and families in the Superior, WI area for several years. His practice is thrilled to offer a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental services. If you have any questions about how to take care of your smile or if you\u2019d like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact Dr. Clark through his practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or over the phone for assistance: (715) 392-5161.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you\u2014so you better believe that it\u2019s the first thing your Valentine&#8217;s Day date will notice! That said, you should be sure that your pearly whites look and feel their absolute best so that you\u2019re confident, desirable, and healthy! 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