It’s that time of the year! We’re all beginning to think about resolutions for 2018.
The big question? What can we do to make life better in the new year?
Most of us can probably come up with quite a list of things we could give up that will make us healthier, better people, and save us money too! And we can add to that the other activities that we should take up that will make us fitter, more energetic, and don’t have to cost us anything! But which to do? It’s worth giving your resolutions some thought so that they’re attainable, as only then will they be beneficial.
Dry January is a campaign run by Alcohol Concern. It offers people a simple opportunity: “A chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some serious £££ by giving up alcohol for 31 days.” In the words of Professor Kevin Moore: “If someone had a health product that did all that in one month, they would be raking it in.”
In January 2017 a YouGov survey showed that 5 million Britons took part in Dry January. In Janaury 2018 this figure will be even higher as more people appreciate the benefits of taking a break from alcohol.
How our teeth can benefit from a dry January
Drinking is not good for our health in general, but can also be bad for our teeth:
- a dry mouth lacks anti-bacterial saliva which protects our teeth and gums
- there’s the sugar and acid content that weakens the enamel on teeth
- it can cause a condition called white tongue
- studies link drinking to an increased risk of mouth cancer
- often drinkers have bad breath
- gum disease can lead to tooth loss
- falls or fights can cause broken or knocked out teeth
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