Are You Destroying Your Teeth Without Even Knowing It?

All of strive to keep our teeth in perfect condition, but little things we may be doing could be destroying your teeth over time. Read on to learn more about these bad habits.

1. You brush too hard Brushing your teeth regularly is part of good oral hygiene, but if you brush too hard, you may causing more harm than you know. Brushing your teeth too hard not only wears down enamel, but can also irritate your gums and make your teeth sensitive to cold. To avoid these problems, just look for a toothbrush with bristles that are firm enough to remove plaque, but soft enough not to cause damage.

2. Munching on ice Granted it’s a non-caloric snack, but the cold temperature and the hardness of ice cubes can trigger serious damage to your teeth. Our teeth are designed to crush through things, not against something. Even though crunching ice with your teeth may be easy, remember that even your blender needs special blades to crush ice.

3. Drinking soda Carbonated drinks can be bad for your teeth, because they tend to be very acidic. Even if it’s diet, the acidity can corrode the enamel of your teeth, especially if you sip it. Over time, the acidity in soda can lead to dental health problems such as decay around your gum line and loss of enamel.

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