The dentist explains how some attitudes can harm the health of your teeth and mouth
It is essential to brush your teeth with paste, floss your teeth and visit your dentist regularly for check-up and treatment. But believe me, if you change a few habits, you’ll avoid oral problems, such as splinters and even breaking your teeth, as dentist Patrícia Almeida explains.
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So check out some habits that harm oral health!
1. Biting your nails
Uneven pressure and friction can damage tooth enamel and cause certain problems, such as sensitivity, shortened and/or chipped teeth, and cracks that lead to breakage. “Not to mention that nails can hide microorganisms and, in contact with the mouth, can spread diseases, starting from the oral cavity”, comments the professional.
2. Using teeth as a tool
Opening bottles or packages can wear, chip, crack and break teeth. “Something that seems silly may require, for example, a root canal treatment,” warns the oral and aesthetic rehabilitation specialist.
3. Electronic cigarette
E-cigarettes contain aerosols that cause dry mouth, among other problems. “Lack of saliva can lead to bad breath. And brushing your teeth won’t solve the problem, you absolutely must stop smoking. It is worth remembering that e-cigarettes can also promote stainsas well as other more serious problems for the body”, guarantees Patrícia Almeida.
4. Brush your teeth too hard
Toothbrush bristles can damage your gums, causing bleeding and swelling. Also, this damages the tooth enamel, causing sensitivity. You need to use a brush with soft bristles, working up and down the sides and back and forth at the base, without using too much force.
5. Teeth grinding and clenching
It’s the famous bruxism, and many people only discover it when their tooth breaks, for example. “If you have jaw pain, headache, you notice it too day, is making these teeth clenching movements, seek an expert. You may need to wear a mouthguard while sleeping as well [fazer] to other treatments to relax the muscles”, concludes Patrícia Almeida.
By Ana Marigliani
Source: Terra
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