The Harmful Effects of Eating Habits on your Oral Health
You may not usually think about the effects that certain habits may have on your teeth. There are several oral habits that can have harmful effects on your teeth but you can prevent further damage by contacting the dentists at RGV Smiles.
If you want to protect your teeth and keep a vibrant smile, the dentists at RGV Smiles can provide dental services to ensure proper oral hygiene. Contact RGV Smiles at 956-661-0900 to schedule an appointment.
Bad habits
Most people engage in certain habits without knowing that they can damage their teeth. Some of these bad habits include:
- Sucking on lemons- If done on a regular basis, the strong citric acid in lemons can decrease important minerals from the teeth and erode their outer surfaces.
- Chewing on ice- This can lead to tooth pain, cracking, fracture and, in some cases, total breakage of a tooth. Avoid chewing hard ice at all costs. If you must chew ice, make sure that it is crushed and slushy.
- Chewing on pens and pencils- Similar to chewing ice, this habit puts a great amount of force against the teeth. There is a limit as to how much pressure a tooth can resist and still remain healthy. Activities such as these decrease the tolerance.
Contact us
The McAllen dentists at RGV Smiles want to make sure you have a beautiful, healthy smile. Protect your teeth by putting a stop to these bad habits and by contacting the trusted dentists at RGV Smiles at 956-661-0900.
