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9 Everyday Habits That Damage Your Teeth

There are some habits that wreck your teeth. Most of us tend to think that only habits like smoking and drinking are harmful to the teeth.

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But there are so many other daily habits which may indirectly cause damage to your teeth. One good example is trying to open a soda lid with your teeth. Have you ever done that? Well, your teeth might not enjoy your adventures.

Another bad habit is eating too much of candies which contain sugar. Well, they directly harm your teeth. They produce certain acids which gradually spoil your teeth.

In fact, when you plan for a new diet or lifestyle, you seldom consider your teeth and what is good for them. This negligence is the reason why some of us suffer poor oral health.

The worst thing that affects your teeth on a daily basis is the sugar that you consume. Just remember this basic point: sugar harms your teeth. If it is allowed to stay in for long, it can also cause tooth decay.

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Now, let us discuss about some other habits that ruin your teeth.

Sugary Foods

Sugary Foods

Sugar interferes with dental health. The oral bacteria enjoy the sugar and gift you with ‘cavities'. Tooth decay may also be a result of excessive consumption of sugary foods.

Biting An Ice Cube

Biting An Ice Cube

This habit can even crack the edges of your teeth. You might also suddenly experience a pain or toothache.

Juices

Juices

Again the issue with juices is the sugar content in it. If you can consume juices without added sugar, it might help.

Bruxism

Bruxism

Some people have the habit of grinding teeth during sleep. This habit is known as bruxism and it wears down the teeth over time. Those who suffer from this condition should stay away from alcohol and reduce stress.

Sodas

Sodas

Sodas do contain sugar and some acids too. They erode the enamel on your teeth which is why they must be avoided.

Snacking

Snacking

If you keep snacking, the food remnants in your mouth cause several problems to your dental health. Snacking and binge eating ruin your teeth gradually.

Smoking

Smoking

This habit can stain your teeth. Smoking can be the worst thing that can happen to your dental health and overall health.

Chips

Chips

Oral bacteria tend to react with starchy foods and produce acids which may damage your teeth. That is why many people prefer to gargle after eating chips.

Coffee

Coffee

The acids in the coffee turn your teeth yellow. Drinking more than one cup of coffee per day has its own set of side effects.

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