There are a lot of things that you may be doing on a regular basis that can accidentally cause damage to your teeth. Here are some of the ways you can harm your teeth without even realizing that you are doing something wrong:
Brushing your teeth right after you eat
Most people are taught that brushing after you eat is a good idea. However, it isn't explained to them that brushing too soon after you eat can actually do more harm than good. A lot of foods that you can eat will actually cause the protective enamel on your teeth to become softer temporarily.
This means that brushing too quickly after eating these types of foods can cause damage to the enamel and leave you more susceptible to cavities, darker colored teeth, and other dental problems. Foods high in acidic content tend to be some of the worst when it comes to softening the enamel. If you brush with hard-bristled tooth brushes or electric ones, then the negative effect of brushing too soon after you eat will be even worse.
Skipping flossing after mealtime
While just about everyone has heard at some point that flossing is important, there are still a lot of people who don't seem to do it. Not flossing leaves food stuck between your teeth all day long where it collects more and more bacteria and causes the development of plaque between your teeth, where tooth brushes have a hard time reaching. If you find regular floss too awkward to work with, they also have floss on small picks that some people find easier to use.
Using too many whitening products too often
When you use an excessive number of whitening products it can strip the enamel from your teeth as time goes on and this causes all the problems that come with too little enamel. A few of these problems can include darker teeth, softer teeth, more cavities, easily injured teeth, and more. You can still enjoy whiter teeth without the risks if you work with a cosmetic dentistry specialist.
Biting your fingernails
There are several reasons for not biting your fingernails. First of all, it is a dirty habit that transfers many of the germs under your nails directly into your mouth, increasing your chances of getting sick. Excessive nail biting can also cause your teeth to separate. Your nails can splinter off and pieces of them can get lodged between your tooth and gum, possibly even causing an infection.
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