While visiting a dentist every 6 months is important, it is the time between appointments that will make the biggest impact on your overall health. And there’s more to the picture than just good brushing and flossing habits! Eating foods that are low in sugar and acid, avoiding oral piercings, and being wary of DIY orthodontics are some of the other ways you can keep your teeth healthy. Getting serious about your oral health may mean making some lifestyle changes, but the same changes that are good for your teeth are going to be good for your entire body.