When we were young, our parents used to stop us from doing certain things with our teeth if we didn’t want them to get damaged. Till a certain age, we abided by all the rules and teachings. And then we became adults. We started doing all those things that were said not to and worse, we even made some of them as habits. If these habits are repeated frequently, it may cause very serious damage to our teeth and gums. Can you live with bad teeth and gums? If not, then let’s read on to know more about these habits that must be stopped now to safeguard your teeth and gums.

Too Much Binge Eating

After a long day at work, everyone likes to sit at home and binge-watch their favorite series to relax and chill. But, with binge-watching, you start binge eating and forget about everything else. That’s what causes the destruction. It not only affects your teeth and gums but may upset your stomach as well. Plus, it leads to bad eating habits. Thus, too much binge eating may severely harm your teeth and gums and must be avoided frequently.

Biting Your Finger Nails

This is a habit that most parents tell their children to not do at all. It affects you in many ways. It not only harms your mouth but may also harm your stomach. It is because of a simple fact that when you bite your nails you take in all the germs and bacteria that you may have picked up from touching so many things in a day. Thus, to avoid any infection and harm to your mouth, you must avoid biting your nails and also taking them in your stomach. It is best to avoid this habit.

Smoking and Chewing Tobacco

Everyone knows the harmful effects of having tobacco but still uses it. Some of them smoke and chew tobacco so frequently that they may contract severe diseases like cancer. Chewing tobacco or smoking is a habit that must be avoided to lead a healthy life. Not just orally but completely. To safeguard your mouth and yourself completely, you should not smoke or chew tobacco and if you do you must quit it right away.

Using Your Mouth as a Tool

Sometimes you can’t find the scissor to open a package or a bottle opener to open a bottle and so you use your mouth to open a package or even the bottle. The biggest mistake you make! This seems very harmless, but at a later stage may become worse. Opening packages from your mouth not only may cut your gums but also can break a part of your tooth. This will lead you to a visit to your cosmetic dentist, which I hope no one likes to see.

Consuming Acidic Drinks

Having a cup of wine or a cola drink sometimes is fine but having it frequently ruins your teeth. Other than the fact that some of these drinks may have some benefits, consuming them frequently harms you. Thus, too much of these acidic drinks ruin your teeth as well as your health. It deteriorates your teeth at a much faster rate than usual.

Too Much Coffee

Coffee is delicious and having it the first thing in the morning lets you start your day a little easier. But, as they say, too much of anything is not good. Thus, too much coffee leads to staining your teeth in dark yellow color. Most of the people at a dentist’s clinic are looking for teeth whitening treatments. Coffee and smoking are the main causes of the staining. Additionally, adding sugar to your coffee is making it worse. In addition to staining, it also leads to cavities and weight gain. Thus, most dentists recommend having only one coffee per day.

Not Brushing Your Teeth Daily

The most basic habit that everyone should have is brushing their teeth properly and daily. When you don’t do that, you invite problems to your mouth. Brushing and flossing your teeth daily is the first step towards taking care of your oral health and it must be followed blindly for a fresh and problem-free mouth. You can even consult your dentist to know more about such daily routines that will help make your mouth disease-free.

Grinding Your Teeth Frequently

Your nervousness brings out all your habits. For instance, many tap their fingers, while some shake their legs uncontrollably, and some bite their nails. Similarly, some have the habit of grinding their teeth, which is much worse. This habit leads to the chipping of your teeth and even makes your teeth lose their enamel. Thus, if you have a habit of grinding your teeth, you must consult your oral health specialist or your dentist to reduce this problem or even get rid of it completely.

Brushing Too Hard

It is a false belief that brushing your teeth hard will clean them better. Instead, it will only hurt your mouth. This happens because when you brush your teeth hard, the bristles of your toothbrush can cut your gums and hurt your mouth. This is why you spit out blood sometimes. Brushing gently with circular motions is the best way to go.

Conclusion

From all the habits mentioned above, how many do you possess? If you have even one, start taking it out of your system. You should stop or limit it so that it does not affect your oral health or even your complete physical health.

Now, as you know about these habits and the bad effects they can have on your health, you must avoid them. You should start searching for ways to either limit or eliminate them from your life. You can start by talking to your dentist or the oral health specialist. It is always better to start late than to not try at all. So, let’s avoid the bad habits and stuff yourself with all the good habits.