{"id":148,"date":"2018-05-20T13:42:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-20T13:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2018-05-20T13:44:45","modified_gmt":"2018-05-20T13:44:45","slug":"dentist-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/dentist-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Want a Healthy Smile? A Dentist Says to Avoid These 5 Habits!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SodaIf you\u2019re brushing and flossing regularly, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to your oral health, right? Unfortunately, it\u2019s not so simple! While good hygiene habits and seeing a dentist regularly are certainly the foundation of a healthy smile, there are also certain things you should avoid doing if you want your smile to stay <\/em>healthy. Keep reading to learn about five of the most common habits to avoid to help you stay out of the dental chair and hang on to your healthy smile for life!<\/p>\n

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Clenching and Grinding<\/h2>\n

There are two main types of clenching and grinding: nighttime and daytime. While there\u2019s not much you can do to prevent clenching and grinding at night, you can<\/em> protect your teeth by wearing a night guard<\/a>!<\/p>\n

For daytime clenching and grinding, simply being self-aware is helpful. For example, if you find that being in traffic is a trigger for you, do some deep breathing and focus on keeping your jaws in a relaxed position. With practice, it will become more second nature!<\/p>\n

Grazing on Sugar<\/h2>\n

To prevent cavities, you don\u2019t have to avoid sugar entirely. But following these guidelines will greatly reduce your risk:<\/p>\n