It is good to brush twice a day and see the dentist regularly. But what happens when what you do every day is slowly killing your teeth? In Sky Dental, Vijayawada, it is common to find patients who have chipped or sensitive teeth due to the unforeseen habits in their daily lives. The following are 5 of the habits that might be hurting your smile and what you can do to stop them.
1. Overbrushing
When one brushes in excessive force or duration, it may erode the enamel and recede the gum, hence making it sensitive.
Hack: brush using a soft-bristle toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and brush softly for 2 minutes.
2. Frequent Snacking
Even healthy snacks may leave your mouth acidic, which destroys the enamel and gives food to harmful bacteria.
Hint: Reduce the usage of in-between meals and rinse the mouth with water after every meal.
3. Teeth Tools
Twisting open the bottle caps or tearing the packets using teeth will crack and break them.
Tip: Don’t have all sorts of attachments like scissors, openers, etc at hand; your teeth are not there to do heavy work.
4. Teeth Grinding (Bruxism )
Night grinding and stress may wear the teeth and result in pain in the jaw.
Hint: Wear a custom-made nightguard, see your dentist, and cope with the stress, where possible.
5. Acidic Drinks
Other drinks, such as soda, fruit juice, and lemon water, dissolve the enamel over time.
Hint: Let it sit with a straw and rinse it with water, and leave it for at least 30 minutes before brushing.
Sense or Pain?
Small habits are mostly the cause of bigger problems. Come to Sky Dental, Vijayawada, to use dental services of high standards and preserve your smile down the road. Please do visit Facebook page