How to Floss More Often for Your New Year’s Resolution
January 8, 2026
Even if you prefer “big” projects, you’d do well to start 2026 with smaller goals. These aims are easier to achieve and help you build momentum for the larger tasks. With that said, why not floss more often for your New Year’s resolution? Your Phillipsburg dentist will even share pointers on how you can do so. Just keep reading to learn the relevant tips and tricks, thus setting a positive tone for the new year.
Why You Should Floss Daily
In the first place, learning to floss daily is a worthy goal to have. Reaching it would greatly enhance your oral health in the future.
A toothbrush simply can’t keep your smile clean, at least not on its own. Its bristles will inevitably miss or fail to affect your mouth’s hard-to-reach areas. Thankfully, though, flossing can remove the wedged-in plaque and debris that could otherwise gather on your teeth. It’d thus reduce your risk of severe oral issues, which would inevitably lower your quality of life.
Methods to Help You Floss
To really stick with daily flossing, consider using the following methods:
Remember the Consequences
If you need motivation to floss, note the consequences of not flossing. Keeping these downsides in mind will help you maintain your new habit.
For example, a failure to floss will increase your risk of gum disease. This condition is quite harsh when it’s left untreated, resulting in gum recession, loose teeth, and even tooth loss. It can also (indirectly) cause bodily problems like diabetes, heart disease, and preterm labor.
Reward Yourself
A habit sometimes needs an immediate payoff to become consistent. So, reward yourself whenever you remember to floss daily.
The “reward” in question could be anything you have strong feelings about. If you really enjoy food, maybe you could have a nice treat once you’ve finished flossing. Others might prefer to spend time on a selected book, TV show, or movie. Ultimately, the decision is up to you.
Use Alternative Tools
Maybe you don’t floss much because traditional floss bothers you. If so, try alternative tools that promote the same (or a similar) effect.
You can find several substitutes for “regular” floss these days. For instance, you may want to get Flossers – hand-held pieces of plastic that hold a string in the middle. Many supermarkets also offer Waterpiks, which are devices that use water streams to clean between your teeth.
Hopefully, the guidance above will help you floss more often for your New Year’s Resolution. Meeting that goal will then prepare you for loftier ambitions!
About the Practice
DeMartino Dental Group is based in Phillipsburg, NJ. Led by Drs. Jeffrey and Nelida, our practice aims to help every patient achieve their ideal smile. We thus offer tailored treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as same-day emergency dental care. Whether your grin needs a checkup or top-tier implants, our team is ready to assist! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (908)-0859-5260.