Avoid These 5 Habits That Can Damage Your Teeth

Could You Be Ruining Your Teeth With These 5 Bad Habits?

Clenching your jaw (also called bruxism). This can wear down your teeth and gums over time.

Brushing teeth too aggressively. Using bristles that are too hard for your gums or pressing too hard when you brush can also wear down your teeth and gums over time. It’s better to use a lighter hand with soft toothbrush and take time to brush thoroughly.

Using tobacco products such as chewing tobacco, cigars or cigarettes. These are not only bad for your overall health, but also your teeth and gums. Tobacco puts you at higher risk for periodontal disease, because it reduces blood flow to your gums. It also causes bad breath, decreased saliva flow and higher tooth decay rate, and can cause oral cancer. It can ruin the appearance of your teeth, too. 

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Sucking thumbs or fingers. Children ages 5+ who suck their thumbs it can cause misalignment of their teeth, which can result in more serious problems as they age.

Misusing your teeth. Chewing ice, hard candy, pens/pencils,fingernails or using your teeth to open packages/Bottle can be harmful because you can break or chip a tooth.