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With the approach of the New Year many of us will begin thinking about how we want the next year of our lives to look.  New Years is a great time for making changes and moving towards a healthier lifestyle.  Below are the top five most important changes you can make in order to improve your health and increase your lifespan.

It goes without saying that bad breath is a serious turn off, and doesn’t make for good first impressions. It’s all the more problematic because it is difficult to tell when you have it, so it is something you should be aware of, and something that you should take steps to avoid or remedy.

Calcium is an example of yet another nutrient which is absolutely vital for life, yet unfortunately lacking in many diets. Calcium is involved in a plurality of bodily processes, ranging from the growth and health of teeth and bones, the regulation of blood flow, to the transmission of nerve impulses.

The mouth is the gateway to the body. Good dental hygiene is an essential part of preventing illness and keeping disease out of the digestive, reproductive and cardiovascular systems. Diseases including periodontal disease and cavities can be prevented by adopting a good hygiene routine.

You should consider having the following steps in your routine:

Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol sugar.  It is derived from birch trees, legumes and corncobs.  The molecule has only five carbon atoms, less than the regular amount of six found in most other sugars.  This change in molecular structure plays the key role in Xylitol’s beneficial qualities.  Xylitol is a bacterial inhibitor and an oral health enhancer.

You probably know that eating sugary foods can do harm to your teeth. But did you know that some kinds of foods can actually help your teeth. Eating them gives similar benefits to brushing and flossing though they most certainly should not be substituted for dental hygiene. Pick these five foods to fight bacteria, clean the teeth, remove plaque, and fight off bad breath.