10- Smoking/ vaping
cigarettes and other tobacco products harm your health and put you at risk for many dental problems. Smoking will stain your teeth and can also cause gum and periodontal diseases.
All this will result in premature tooth loss, loss of taste, tooth decay, and oral cancer. Therefore, before you get to this point, talk to your physician or dentist about programs to help you quit using tobacco products.
9- Grinding your teeth
Many people are guilty of doing this subconsciously, especially while sleeping. This is a condition called bruxism caused by either stress or sleep disorder breathing like apnea. If you do it for a long time, this habit will cause jaw pains, premature wear and tear of teeth, misaligned jaw, and headaches. Also, grinding your teeth can lead to chipped teeth then you will need new crowns. To avoid this, you should be more conscious when grinding or clenching your teeth, use a mouthguard when sleeping, and practice relaxation exercises.
8- Biting your nails
This does not only cause cracking, chipping, or wear and tear of your teeth; it also causes jaw dysfunction. This nervous habit can chip teeth and affect the jaw, just as open your mouth to the microscopic organisms under your nails. To lessen nail gnawing, paint your nails with severe nail clean or practice stress management strategies (medicine prescription and exercise).
7- Thumb sucking
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Teething infants are fond of this because they are just starting to grow teeth, and they t=feel irritable. However, with permanent teeth, this can be very bad, and it can cause incorrect alignment of teeth. This may require the help of orthodontic treatment for fixing bad teeth.
6- Brushing too hard
Some people brush their teeth and gums very vigorously, believing that it cleans and removes plaque. But, brushing too hard can cause the enamel to erode and also gum irritation.
5- Inadequate hydration
The secret to healthy teeth is proper hydration. This is a very under-appreciated habit, but we all need to prevent bad teeth regularly. Drinking a lot of water helps wash away food particles from the teeth, bacteria, and acid.
4- Chewing ice cubes
The cold temperature and hardness of ice cubes can fracture your teeth and cause damage to fillings if in case you have any. It will also cause cracked teeth and sore throat because of the coldness of the ice cubes. To avoid this, use a straw for drinking chilled or iced beverages.
3- Heavy drinking
Liquor dries out the mouth, keeping salivation from washing away microorganisms, causing awful breath, and putting your teeth in more danger of creating cavities and mouth problems. Besides, alcohol is acidic and, hence, erodes the veneer. Lessen your liquor admission to close to one beverage daily for ladies and two drinks per day for men, or pick carbonated shimmering water, all things being equal.
2- Misuse of toothpicks
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Toothpicks are made to remove food particles stuck between the teeth. Although, the misuse of these small wooden things will scratch the enamel and cause damage to teeth. Also, pushing them deep in the teeth will form gaps.
1- Snacking frequently
When eating bacteria that causes cavity feasts on leftover food particles, they then produce acid, which will erode the enamel and cause tooth decay. So, be sure to drink plenty of water after eating.
In summary, we have seen some of the bad habits that cause bad teeth and tooth decay. It is essential to take care of our teeth by avoiding such habits.
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