These five habits of yours can cause havoc to your teeth

Posted by Concept Dentistry Calgary on January 11th, 2021

Smiling is one of the few things that cost nothing and yet pays a lot in return. And that is why it is extremely vital for people to treasure their smile forever. 

But in order to retain a beautiful smile, one has to keep the teeth perfect too.

But again, we humans tend to acquire habits. And not all the habits are good ones. Some tend to become harmful for our physic, especially the teeth. 

So, here is a list of five innocent habits that might be damaging your teeth for worse. 

1- Lots of sugar intake:

Sweets are delicious treats, but it is certainly wrong to not consider them as treats. This is because frequently munching sweet food and sugary candy can directly hurt your teeth first and then your overall health. Sugar will lead to the bacterial formation in the mouth resulting in plaque and tooth decay.

So, if possible, limit your sweet consumption. And even if you do, make sure that you drink a lot of water after it. 

2- Chewing or smoking tobacco:

It is quite understandable that tobacco is the worse enemy of human beings. It affects every part of the human body, starting with the teeth. The dangerous chemicals released from tobacco while smoking or chewing can result in teeth staining, tooth decay, bad breath, tooth loss and whatnot. 

Work with your doctor and create a quitting plan to save your smile and health.

3- Biting the nails:

Nail-biting is a thoughtless habit that most adults and children have. Well, no matter what age bar you are, biting the nails can damage the enamel and transfer various bacteria lurking underneath the nail into the mouth. You can even end up with misaligned teeth due to nail-biting. 

So, make sure that you cut the nails short to avoid biting or use other techniques from your Calgary Dentist that can aid. 

4- Brushing too hard:

Brushing the teeth too hard will not make it shine bright but will lead to loss of enamel. And once this protective layer is broken down, the inner portion of the teeth is exposed to harmful bacteria that can cause tooth decay.

So, avoid scrubbing the teeth too hard. Go slow on them. 

5- Using teeth as an opener:

Use relevant tools to open the bottle or to remove the tag from the clothes. This is because exerting too much pressure on the teeth can lead to chipping and cracking of them.

Over to you

Your smile is precious. So, retain the quality of your smile by visiting a Dentist in Calgary regularly and by also avoiding the habits mentioned in this list. 

After all, a beautiful smile has the potential of boosting self-esteem and confidence.

John Edmund is the author of this article. For more details about Calgary Dental Implants please visit our website: conceptdentistrycalgary.com