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From a Dentist’s Diary – 7 Habits That Are Harmful for Teeth

Your teeth are a set of gems that help you in chewing food and enhance your smile, but are you taking enough dental care?

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From a Dentist’s Diary – 7 Habits That Are Harmful for Teeth

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  1. From a Dentist’s Diary – 7 Habits That Are Harmful for Teeth

  2. Your teeth are a set of gems that help you in chewing food and enhance your smile, but are you taking enough dental care? There is so much emphasis on taking care of teeth, which implies abandoning bad habits that ruin our teeth. However, people, knowingly and unknowingly, continue teeth wrecking habits and destroy them. Are you one of them? While brushing, flossing and oral care may protect our teeth and gums from harmful effects of bad habits, it is very much important to control these habits to sustain healthy teeth forever. Here are some essential don’ts for healthy teeth:

  3. Don’t Munch Frozen Ice Cubes: Many people test the strength of their teeth by munching frozen cubes. However, while you do it, you are at risk of cracking your teeth. Moreover, the coolness of ice can irritate the soft tissue inside a tooth causing severe and prolonged tooth ache. Ice cubes are harmful to munch and, therefore, it is important to not chop them. Also, you must abstain from icy and hot foods if your teeth are sensitive to extremity. Bruxism: Many people have the habit of grinding their teeth which, apparently, appears harmless. Also called, Bruxism, this habit damages teeth gradually. One, usually, grinds teeth in stress or while sleeping. Whilst, you may find it difficult to control, wear a mouth guard at night, which will protect your teeth and help you in curbing this habit.

  4. Say ‘No’ to Candies & Fizzy Drinks: Intake of sugary things leads to teeth decay. Sugary food items, chocolates and candies damage the enamel of your teeth and, thus, impair your teeth. Likewise, fizzy drinks and sodas are also rich in sugar and do similar harm. In fact, sodas might do more harm to teeth as they contain teeth decay acids and chemicals as well, which damage tooth enamel more quickly. Avoid Piercing Tongue & Lips When you get your lips or tongue pierced, your teeth come in contact with metallic nails and rivets, which can chip a tooth. While they might look cool and stylish, they can damage your teeth badly. In addition, it can damage the gums as well, and you may suffer from oral infections and soreness in mouth.

  5. Avoid Chewing Inedible Stuff: Many chew a pen or pencil while thinking and doing any important task. Chewing a pen or pencil could also crack your teeth and gums. Also, don’t use your teeth to open plastic sachets and bottle caps. Using teeth as tools can also break your teeth and may cause pain as well. Quit Smoking & Tobacco: While smoking can stain and discolor your teeth, it causes teeth decay as well. Tobacco, on the other hand, can cause mouth cancer. Would you still smoke and use tobacco?

  6. Constant Snacking & Eating Disorders: Avoid snacking as it leaves food particles in your mouth for a long time. Instead, eat those things that aren’t much starchy and sugary. Furthermore, overeating or eating unnecessarily and frequently can also affect dental health by eroding teeth. Habits could be changed, and since teeth are very important to chew food, they must be strong, unbroken and healthy. However, if you have any dental issue or need more guidance on teeth and oral care, consult your dentist.

  7. Thank you Heritage Grove Family Dental Address:12426 South Van Dyke Road, Suite B, Plainfield, IL 60585 Phone:(815) 254-6700 Mail: HeritageGroveFamilyDental@gmail.com Web: www.HeritageGroveFamilyDental.com

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