{"id":140,"date":"2019-08-29T13:10:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T13:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2019-08-29T13:11:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T13:11:05","slug":"break-these-4-dental-habits-before-they-cause-permanent-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/29\/break-these-4-dental-habits-before-they-cause-permanent-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Break These 4 Dental Habits Before They Cause Permanent Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having a bad habit is dangerous because you probably don’t realize how often or when you’re doing it, making it hard to correct. Taking care of your natural teeth is important because you only get one chance to do that. When you do things like smoke cigarettes, over time, these can cause severe oral health problems that can grow to wreak havoc on your entire body. Breaking these can keep you from experiencing oral pain down the road. Your dentist in Melbourne discusses the top four bad habits that could cause a dental emergency below.<\/p>

Tobacco Use<\/h2>

Chewing, smoking, or vaping can all have detrimental impacts\non your overall wellbeing. Did you also know that they can cause severe oral\nhealth problems and diseases like oral cancer? When you make the effort to quit\ntobacco, you won’t just save your oral health, you’ll also improve your quality\nof life. While this is no easy feat, it’s best to talk to a doctor about what options\nare out there to help you quit. <\/p>

Clenching and Grinding Your Teeth<\/h2>

When you fall asleep, all that pent-up stress, worry, and\nanxiety collected throughout the day won’t just disappear. Instead, it\nmanifests itself into bad oral habits like teeth grinding. When you gnash your\nteeth together, it’ll wear down your enamel faster and leave your pearly whites\nsusceptible to damage, cavities, and even infection. That’s why it’s important\nto visit your dentist in Melbourne as soon as you notice side effects like a\nsore jaw or headaches. They can fit you for a custom oral appliance to reduce\nthe impact grinding has on your oral health and cushion your teeth. <\/p>

Biting Things That Aren’t Food<\/h2>

In the absence of scissors to open your package that just\narrived, your teeth seem to suffice perfectly for scissors. Habits like nail-biting,\ncrunching ice, and ripping tape off a roll using your mouth could cost you your\nsmile. If your habits are caused by anxiety or boredom, keep a pack of sugar-free\ngum on you to chew on instead of your nails. <\/p>

Aggressively Brushing Your Teeth<\/h2>

It may seem like the harder you brush, the more plaque you\nremove. However, the more aggressive you are during your oral hygiene routine,\nthe more damage you can cause to your teeth. A gentle, circular motion with a\nsoft-bristled toothbrush is enough to sufficiently clean the surface of your\nteeth. Brushing too hard can cause your gums to bleed and even recede.<\/p>

When you visit your dentist for your routine checkups\nand cleanings<\/a>, they’ll be able to let you know what kind of damage your bad\noral habits are causing your mouth. This way, you’ll be informed enough to try\nto correct them. Even though it may be hard, it’s well worth the effort so you\ncan enjoy your natural smile for years to come.<\/p>

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Beverly Rose has been practicing in the Melbourne area\nsince 1996. She stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry by\nbeing actively involved in several professional organizations. She and her team\nhave also undergone extensive advanced training at the prestigious Las Vegas\nInstitute in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. She also attends clinical\nseminars throughout the year so she can sharpen her skills and learn about the\nlatest techniques in her field. For questions or to schedule a routine checkup\nand cleaning, visit Exceptional Dentistry’s website<\/a> or call 321-259-4666.
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