{"id":90,"date":"2019-10-09T15:50:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T15:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2019-11-06T15:50:18","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T15:50:18","slug":"everyday-acts-that-hurt-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/09\/everyday-acts-that-hurt-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Everyday Acts That Hurt Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_4205979__1560286003_82815-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"girl with tongue piercing\" class=\"wp-image-91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_4205979__1560286003_82815-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_4205979__1560286003_82815-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_4205979__1560286003_82815.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking. Chewing on ice. Snacking on candy throughout the\nday. These are all examples of habits that many of us have that we all know can\nwreak havoc on our teeth. However, there are a lot of other everyday acts that\nhurt your teeth that many people might not know about. Let\u2019s look at 4 of them,\nand what you can do to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">protect\nyour pearly whites<\/a> from damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Using Your Teeth for Things Besides Chewing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth were made to help with eating. Using them for anything\nelse can actually harm them. Think twice before biting your nails or using your\npearly whites to open stubborn packaging or carry an extra bag of groceries up\nthe stairs. Quitting those habits is one of the best ways to save your teeth\nfrom potential chipping or breaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Falling <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were born with a sixth sense and always step over every\nobject in your path, your pearly whites are eternally grateful. If, however, you\u2019re\ncloser to the klutzy end of the spectrum, then you may have already spent some\ntime in the dental chair paying for your clumsiness. Make sure to watch your\nstep everywhere you go to prevent injury to your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Consuming Staining Foods and Beverages <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain foods and drinks that can leave behind\nserious stains on your pearly whites, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Black teas <\/li><li>Coffee <\/li><li>Wine <\/li><li>Dark fruits and vegetables like berries and beets\n<\/li><li>Colored sodas <\/li><li>Tobacco <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A good rule of thumb is that if it can stain fabric, it will\nprobably stain your teeth as well. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to cut\nout these items from your diet entirely (well, expect tobacco). For the drinks,\nsimply sip them through a straw. That way they\u2019ll zip right past your teeth and\nnot leave stains. For the foods, consume then in moderation, and when you do\neat them, be sure to brush your teeth right afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Having Oral Piercings <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although tongue and lips piercings might look cool and edgy,\nthey can take a toll on your oral health. They can bump repeatedly into your\nteeth, eventually wearing down the enamel and leaving you more vulnerable to\nsensitivity and tooth decay. It\u2019s much better for your dental health to stick\nto ear piercings instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These habits are all detrimental to your oral health. If you\nwant to keep your pearly whites white and healthy, don\u2019t do these things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ukti Phadnis achieved her Doctor of Dental Medicine\ndegree from the University of Connecticut\u2019s School of Dental Medicine. She has\na passion for staying up to date with the latest and greatest technology and\ntechniques that modern dentistry has to offer through annual continuing\neducation courses. No matter what a patient needs, from a tiny filling to a\nfull mouth reconstruction, Dr. Phadnis can make sure that patients walks out of\nthe office with a happy, healthy smile. To learn more, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wethersfielddentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Dr. Phadnis<\/a>\nat (860) 400-3007. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoking. Chewing on ice. Snacking on candy throughout the day. These are all examples of habits that many of us have that we all know can wreak havoc on our teeth. However, there are a lot of other everyday acts that hurt your teeth that many people might not know about. 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