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

for Teeth

Smoking & Tobacco

Piercing Tongue & Lips

Candies & Fizzy Drinks

Bruxism

Frozen Ice Cubes

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:

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.

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.

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?

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.

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