No matter how much we take care of our oral and dental health during the day, some habits we have are likely to damage our teeth. What are these bad habits? There are many factors that contribute to poor oral health, including bad habits like nail biting, smoking, and using your teeth to open bottles. Here is a list of nine common habits that can damage your teeth.
*Nail Biting
This nervous habit can break teeth and affect the jaw, as well as expose your mouth to bacteria under your nails.
*Using Teeth as Tools
When you use your teeth for something other than what they were designed for, such as opening a bottle or cutting a price tag, you run the risk of accidentally breaking your teeth or injuring your jaw. Have real tools like bottle openers and scissors handy so you don't start using your teeth.
*Chewing Ice Cubes
The hardness and cold temperature of the ice can cause teeth to break and fillings to break. and may damage other dental restorations. To avoid this habit, a straw should be used or you can consume cold drinks without ice.
*Frequent Snacking
When you eat, bacteria feed on the food particles left in your mouth and then produce acid, This erodes your tooth enamel and leads to decay. Eat well-balanced, protein-rich meals instead of frequent snacking, and drink plenty of water to remove leftovers.
*Biting and Chewing Foreign Objects
Advance to a difficult task While concentrating, most of us chew on the tip of a pencil or glasses. This puts a lot of pressure on the teeth and can cause the teeth to crack or slip. These objects can also carry germs that can cause an infection in the mouth. Instead of chewing inanimate objects, chew sugarless gum or vegetables to keep your mouth busy.
*Finger Sucking
After permanent teeth erupt (around 5-6 years old) Thumb sucking children keep their teeth and jaw structures they run the risk of being replaced. Keeping your children's hands busy is one way to help them get rid of their thumbs so that their teeth can develop normally.
*Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding (or bruxism) during the day or It can happen while you're sleeping and is usually caused by stress and anxiety. Teeth grinding can wear down your teeth and expose them to decay.
*Brushing Too Hard
Aggressive brushing can irritate your gums, causing recession. can erode tooth enamel and cause tooth sensitivity. To avoid brushing too hard, choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and be sure to replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months or when the bristles show signs of wear.
*Smoking
Smoking not only affects your heart and lungs, it also harms your oral health. Smoking puts you at a higher risk of gum disease and also causes discoloration, bad breath, loss of taste, tooth decay, tooth loss and oral cancer.
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