{"id":80,"date":"2021-01-26T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T20:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bordentownbracesblog.com\/improve-your-oral-health-by-improving-your-posture\/"},"modified":"2022-02-07T19:37:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T00:37:46","slug":"improve-your-oral-health-by-improving-your-posture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/oral-health\/improve-your-oral-health-by-improving-your-posture\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Oral Health by Improving Your Posture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Intuitively, we know that good posture<\/a> helps our backs, necks, and so on. But not as many people know that good posture can improve your oral health<\/strong> as well! It\u2019s true. <\/strong>Proper posture promotes a healthy smile and can help prevent potential problems with your jaw and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it be in class, at home on the couch, or in the car, slouching<\/a> has enormous effects on our oral health<\/strong>. Simply put, slouching causes the jaw to move forward while the skull sits further back on the spine. This causes misalignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time, the effects of this stressful position start to build up, stressing our jaw joints and the associated muscles. With time, this could cause muscle damage and\/or damage to our teeth themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To prevent these harmful effects, we must keep posture in mind all throughout the day, no matter where we are. It may be annoying to keep straightening our backs every time we feel ourselves slip, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping all of these tips in mind can help you develop better oral health. They can even become part of a comprehensive oral hygiene routine. After all, you don\u2019t want to miss out on any troubleshooting opportunities when you\u2019re talking about your valuable smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And keep in mind, oral hygiene doesn\u2019t have to be a go-it-alone experience. If you have any questions, contact our experienced dentists at our Fort Dix Army Base location. We\u2019re always here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re in braces<\/a>, every aspect of oral health<\/a> counts. Since the whole point of a pair of braces is to align your teeth and produce a healthy, beautiful smile, you\u2019ll want to do everything you can to keep yourself aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If posture is not controlled and its effects are allowed to run rampant, it could even affect your treatment. Stand up straight. Your smile depends on it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We understand that getting rid of old habits can be an incredibly challenging experience. Many people who try to fix their posture report pain and an inability to keep themselves focused on alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But don\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some say that it takes 30 days to break a bad habit. While this may not seem like long, the days get longer, and the weeks can feel like an eternity when you\u2019re attempting something new and challenging. And fixing your posture is definitely new and challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try enlisting a friend\u2019s support in breaking your bad habit. Getting a friend to point out when you\u2019re slouching can help you keep focused on your goals by splitting some of the labor. They might even want to try fixing their posture with you- in which case, you can support one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour Posture in Class and at Home Could be Placing Harmful Pressure on Your Jaw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Better Posture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Posture is Especially Important for People in Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Fix Bad Posture Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n