Perhaps you are taking good care of your teeth, from a hygienic or nutritional point of view, but there are many other habits that harm them. And you may not have noticed it.
What do you do for take care of your teeth? Surely you brush your teeth every day, try not to abuse sugar, and other typical measures that everyone knows.
but they exist things we do without realizing it, or through ignorance, that seriously harm dental health, even more so than sugar.
The Web Eat this, not That! has compiled The worst things you can do for your oral health. Be careful because surely you are doing some of them without realizing it…
The worst habit for your oral health is… grind your teeth. Many people do it during the day due to stress, but it is more worrying when it happens while you sleep, without realizing it. It is what is known by the name of bruxism.
Grinding your teeth wears away their protective coating, weakens your gums and bones, causes jaw pain, and other serious problems.
It is a habit that is corrected by controlling stress and anxiety, but in many cases it is necessary put a cover on the teeth to sleep.
Something similar happens if you have the bad habit of bite your nails. This “vice” can cause teeth to become crooked, break down their protective coating, or lead to ulcers and gingivitis from germs from fingers entering the mouth.
Bread and chips are undesirable foods for the teeth. When mixed with saliva and chewed, they release the starch that both foods contain, which is transformed into sugar by the effect of saliva. This sugar remains in the teeth, with the problems that this entails.
Many people brush their teeth every day… and forgets the language. This organ can also contain bacteria, sugars, and other elements that damage tooth enamel. when you brush your teeth, also wash the tongue with the same brush.
Use floss it is annoying and unpleasant, which is why many people do not use it, or only when they notice something stuck between their teeth. Dr. Kami Hoss, author of the best-selling If your mouth could speakrecommend floss every dayto maximize hygiene.
Another very common bad habit reported by dentists is rubbing with the toothbrush too hard. This can damage the gums and even weaken the protective coating.
Alcohol and tobacco are two other harmful vices for teeth. Both dry out the mouth, which encourages the growth of bacteria. Both can also develop mouth cancer. Alcohol contains sugar, and tobacco contains chemicals that yellow teeth. In addition, both produce bad breath.
Many people mouth breathersinstead of through the nose. Especially while they sleep. This dries the saliva, which is a natural protection of the teeth.
As you can see, some of these actions often go unnoticed. Eliminate them from your daily habits, and your oral health will thank you.
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