Ways that Destroy your Teeth
Posted on 11/7/2022 by Fern Creek Dentistry |
 Contrary to what people think, your teeth are fragile. Your teeth are easily compromised by certain habits that we will go through below. Tooth decay, cavities, gingivitis, and tooth loss are some consequences you can suffer from neglecting your teeth.
Drinking and Eating Sugary and Acidic Foods
Acidic foods are detrimental to the health of your teeth as they erode the tooth enamel, causing tooth cavities and weakening the gum line, leading to tooth loss. Sugary foods, on the other hand, become fodder for bacteria. When digested, they form acids that constantly rid the tooth enamel of its minerals, and these constant attacks eventually compromise and destroy the enamel. Acids and sugar, therefore, are major causes of cavities, tooth decay, and tooth loss.
Not Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing teeth is an essential component of your oral care. This is because it removes plaque, the overgrowth of bacteria, and helps you prevent bad breath. When plaque is not taken care of, it becomes tartar, which weakens the teeth and can lead to bad breath. Consequently, bacteria overgrowth digests sugar and erodes the enamel, causing tooth decay.
Grinding Teeth
Grinding teeth, in medical terms, is called bruxism. It is a habit that can be attributed to stress for some people and is unconscious for some while sleeping. Grinding teeth is dangerous as it causes wear and tears on the teeth, loosening them and leading to loss of teeth.
Smoking
When we hear about smoking and its effects, most people think of its impact on the lungs. However, smoking is as detrimental to your teeth as it is to the rest of your body. Regularly smoking causes the build-up of bacteria that penetrates below the gum line, causing gum disease. Tobacco stains the teeth and eventually can cause mouth cancer. Finally, it leads to a plaque build-up that can harden to form tartar., another cause of gingivitis.
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