{"id":46,"date":"2019-11-07T21:10:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T21:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2019-12-04T21:10:53","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T21:10:53","slug":"everyday-activities-harm-teeth-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/07\/everyday-activities-harm-teeth-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Everyday Activities That Can Harm Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are a lot of things we do every single day that we\nknow are bad for us. Smoking, sitting for hours at a time, munching on potato\nchips, to name a few. Yet there are just as many bad habits that harm our\nteeth. Continue reading as a dentist<\/a>\ndescribes 5 things that we do every day that can hurt your pearly whites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Falling <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never taken an accidental tumble and damaged one\nof your pearly whites, count yourself lucky. The rest of us may have chipped a\ntooth falling and had to sit in the dental chair for a while learning about direct\nbonding, porcelain veneers, or crowns to correct our broken teeth. Take extra\ncare when walking to protect your pearly whites form injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Wearing a Mouthguard <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of us who play sports don\u2019t wear the proper protection,\nand that goes for more than helmets. If you play contact sports, you should be\nwearing a mouthguard, or a tray worn over the teeth to protect them from\nharmful contact during physical activity. You can find them at most sporting\ngood store or pharmacies, but it\u2019s well worth it to get a custom-fit one from\nyour dentist. Since it fits more snugly over your teeth, it will provide better\nprotection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biting Hard Foods <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be tempting to chow down on things like hard candy or\npopcorn kernels, but doing so can result in broken or chipped teeth. Also,\navoid chewing on ice or fingernails. Those habits can wear down your enamel and\nleave you more susceptible to sensitivity and tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Teeth as Tools <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth should pretty much just be used for chewing only.\nDon\u2019t try to use it to open bottle or packaging, or hold bags when your hands\naren\u2019t enough. It\u2019s worth it to grab an opening tool or make another trip to\ncarry the groceries. Using your teeth as tools can lead to them chipping,\nshattering, or even falling out. Just because you can use your teeth to open or\nhold things doesn\u2019t mean you should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consuming Staining Foods and Drinks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Certain items that we eat and drink every day can lead to discoloration\nor stains on your teeth. Some of the biggest offenders include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n