{"id":54,"date":"2019-10-29T17:28:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:28:30","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:28:30","slug":"dont-do-these-things-that-damage-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/29\/dont-do-these-things-that-damage-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Crunching Ice and 4 More Everyday Things That Might Damage Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You might feel\npretty good about how well you take care of your teeth; you brush twice a day,\nyou see your dentist on a regular basis, and you never forget to floss.\nHowever, that doesn\u2019t mean your smile is perfectly safe. There are many everyday\nhabits that, sooner or later, could leave you with unsightly chips or stains on\nyour pearly whites. Here are 5 surprising threats to your teeth that you might\nnot be aware of; don\u2019t do these things if you want to avoid extra trips to the\ndentist! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Crunching Ice and Other Hard Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chewing on ice, popcorn kernels, peppermints and other especially\nhard foods could easily crack or fracture your tooth if you\u2019re not careful. Make\nsure you\u2019re extremely aware of what you\u2019re putting in your mouth. For example,\nif you\u2019re eating popcorn out of the bag, feel around carefully for the un-popped\nkernels before you start chewing them. Also, instead of biting into ice and\nhard candy, let them melt in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Drinking Coffee and Other Dark-Colored Beverages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coffee, wine, sodas and teas are some of the most common\nculprits when it comes to staining teeth. Over time, the pigments in these\ndark-colored beverages are caught in the tiny cracks and ridges in your tooth\u2019s\nenamel, causing them to appear yellower. You can mitigate the damage by using a\nstraw whenever you enjoy these drinks so that they don\u2019t come in contact with\nthe front side of your teeth. Rinsing your mouth with water afterwards can also\nhelp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Physical Trauma When Playing Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Playing sports (especially contact sports like football) is\none of the most common ways to chip, fracture or even lose some of your teeth. For\nthis reason, you should always wear a mouthguard for physical activities. A\ncustom-fitted mouthguard from your dentist will be more comfortable and provide\nbetter protection than a mouthguard you buy at the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bad Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How often have you used your teeth to open a package? Or\nstarted chewing on the tip of your pen? These habits can easily lead to a\ndental emergency if you\u2019re not careful. Be aware of what you\u2019re putting in your\nmouth at all times. If you\u2019re having trouble opening something, look for a tool\ndesigned to do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Tongue Piercings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thinking of getting your tongue pierced? It might make a\nstatement about your appearance, but it\u2019ll also leave a piece of metal in your\nmouth to damage your teeth. Avoiding mouth jewelry will help keep your smile in\nshape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of everyday acts that hurt your teeth, but\nluckily you can avoid most of them by being self-aware and exercising common\nsense. Talk to your dentist about your lifestyle and see if there are any other\nimprovements you can make for the sake of your grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the son of a dentist, Dr. Cale Beasley knows that preventive\ncare<\/a> is the key to maintaining a healthy, dazzling smile. At his practice,\nLittleton Dental Studio, he offers checkups and cleanings that can prevent\nsmall oral health problems from becoming major issues; he also offers porcelain\nveneers, teeth whitening, and other cosmetic treatments for chipped or stained\nteeth. To schedule an appointment or ask about everyday threats to your oral\nhealth, you can visit his Littleton practice\u2019s website<\/a> or call\n(303) 794-1707.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You might feel pretty good about how well you take care of your teeth; you brush twice a day, you see your dentist on a regular basis, and you never forget to floss. However, that doesn\u2019t mean your smile is perfectly safe. 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