{"id":261,"date":"2019-06-20T17:14:10","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T17:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=261"},"modified":"2019-07-08T17:14:21","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T17:14:21","slug":"your-dentist-warns-against-these-5-harmful-oral-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/your-dentist-warns-against-these-5-harmful-oral-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist Warns Against These 5 Harmful Oral Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_101039273__1562605703_68882-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_101039273__1562605703_68882-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_101039273__1562605703_68882-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_101039273__1562605703_68882.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a survey published by Delta Dental, more than\n30% of Americans aren\u2019t brushing their teeth enough. Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t\nthe only harmful dental practice that plagues the country. While you may be\nused to sipping on sodas or chewing on ice, you should drop these habits for\nthe sake of your teeth. In this post, your dentist lists some of the most\ndamaging oral health habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Habits to Cut Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoiding these habits can help both your mouth and your\nwallet. Keep your smile shining by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">caring for\nyour teeth<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cigarettes have been proven to be extremely detrimental to multiple\nareas of your health, including your mouth. Smoking can cause tooth discoloration,\nbad breath, loss of jawbone density, inflamed salivary glands, gum disease and\noral cancer. Breaking this habit is one of the best things to do for your oral\nhealth, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to your doctor for help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chewing on Non-Food Items &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Biting foreign objects can crack or chip your teeth. This\nincludes pencils, pens and toothpicks. Biting your fingernails is especially\ndamaging because it exposes your mouth to the bacteria under your nails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating ice may cool your mouth down, but it also wreaks\nhavoc on your teeth. Our mouths aren\u2019t designed to crunch on ice and your teeth\ncan crack or chip as a result. Ice can also damage tooth enamel and increase your\nteeth\u2019s temperature sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Your Teeth as Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never use your teeth to open containers, remove clothing\ntags or pop open a bottle. Bypassing scissors can chip or crack your teeth and\nundo expensive dental work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sipping on Sugar <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While water may not be your favorite drink, it\u2019s the main liquid\nyou should be consuming throughout your day. Constantly drinking juices, sodas,\nsports drinks and other sugary beverages continuously exposes your teeth to\ndestructive sugars and increases your plaque levels. These additional bacteria can\nresult in tooth decay and gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brushing Too Hard <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be surprising to see something related to brushing\nyour teeth on this list, but improper technique can harm your mouth. Aggressively\nbrushing your teeth can irritate your gums and cause them to recede. You can\nalso erode your tooth enamel. If your toothbrush bristles are worn down, you\nare likely brushing too hard. Using a soft-bristled brush can help reduce the\npressure on your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some of these steps may seem like no-brainers, it\u2019s\neasy to fall into unhealthy dental habits. Keeping your mouth healthy will save\nyou from stress, discomfort and expensive treatments. Make sure to regularly visit\nyour dentist so they can alert you of any harmful habits you may have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Neil Flenniken has over 20 years of experience\npracticing dentistry. He is an expert in general, cosmetic and implant\nprocedures. Dr. Flenniken is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. If\nyou have further questions about your oral hygiene routine, he can be reached\nthrough his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at 717-836-1259.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a survey published by Delta Dental, more than 30% of Americans aren\u2019t brushing their teeth enough. Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the only harmful dental practice that plagues the country. While you may be used to sipping on sodas or chewing on ice, you should drop these habits for the sake of your teeth. 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