Bad habits for your teeth

Each one of us has individual everyday habits. Some of them can have negative effects on oral and general health.

In the following text we will identify the most common bad habits which affect oral health.

• Biting nails, pens, pencils- one of the most difficult habits to break is nail biting.  Not only does this damage the nails, but also the teeth.  In younger populations it can also lead to jaw dysfunction.
• Smoking causes disease of the gingiva and reduces saliva production in the mouth, which directly impacts on oral hygiene.
• Alcohol reduces saliva production and is a risk factor in developing decay and soft tissue diseases in the mouth.
• Caffeine can cause discolouring of the teeth, and combined with sugar consumption increases the chances of decay.
• Forceful brushing of the teeth can damage tooth enamel, create hypersensitivity and cause decay.
• Bruxism can be developed across all ages and the best treatment is to wear a mouth guard.Поради тоа замена за чепкалките за заби треба да биде дентален конец.
• Toothpicks are not designed to clean in between the teeth.  Therefore, substitute them with dental floss.

To maintain healthy teeth, it is important to brush them twice a day as a minimum, with a soft toothbrush.  Increase the quantity of water we drink, use dental floss every day, and avoid consumption of cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, and sugar.

Continue to read more information on this topic, and don’t forget to regularly visit your dentist.