{"id":49,"date":"2020-02-07T18:34:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T18:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2020-03-19T18:34:37","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T18:34:37","slug":"stephens-city-dentist-5-bad-habits-for-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/stephens-city-dentist-5-bad-habits-for-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile and Break These 5 Bad Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_315869452__1583529032_13760-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Concerned woman covering her mouth because of bad oral health habits\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_315869452__1583529032_13760-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_315869452__1583529032_13760-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_315869452__1583529032_13760.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Could you be damaging your smile every day without realizing\nit? Unfortunately, you could be weakening your teeth, irritating your gums, and\nharming your oral health by practicing a few common everyday habits. Thankfully,\nidentifying these behaviors and understanding how they\u2019re impacting your smile\ncan help you begin to get your oral health back on track. Read on to see if you\npractice any of these five harmful everyday activities and what your Stephens\nCity dentist recommends to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">protect\nyour teeth and gums.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brushing Your Teeth Incorrectly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dental routine may be doing you more harm than good if\nyou\u2019re using too much force or the wrong dental products! Using a toothbrush\nwith hard bristles, an abrasive toothpaste, or simply too much force while\nbrushing can wear down your enamel and hurt your gums. Try using a soft-bristled\nelectric toothbrush and a gentle toothpaste for a safer cleaning routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Your Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people use their teeth to rip open containers, packaging,\nand bags when they\u2019re particularly excited or rushed. However, while it may\nseem convenient in the moment, it could cost you more time in the dentist\u2019s chair\nlater! To protect your teeth from chipping, cracking, or breaking, always take\nthe time to reach for the proper tools you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snack Throughout the Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a habit of continuously snacking throughout the\nday, you\u2019re providing a steady stream of fuel for the plaque in your mouth and\nraising your risk of tooth decay. Keep cavities in check my drinking plenty of\nwater throughout the day and eating healthier snacks like cheese, turkey, and\nnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chew on Fingernails, Ice, or Pen Caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it\ncan easily wear down if you chew on hard objects like fingernails, ice, and pen\ncaps. You could also accidently damage your soft tissues, which could then\nbecome infected. Try chewing a piece of sugarless gum or a crunchy vegetable\nthe next time you\u2019re bored, anxious, or frustrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoke or Chew Tobacco Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from a plethora of other systemic health concerns,\ntobacco products can lead to stained teeth, bad breath, and plaque buildup. As\ntime goes on, it also drastically increases your risk of gum disease, tooth\nloss, and oral cancer. Breaking this unhealthy habit isn\u2019t easy, but it is well\nworth the effort. Talk to your doctor, make an actionable treatment plan, and\nreach out for support\u2014your body and smile will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying and understanding these everyday unhealthy habits\nare the first steps towards getting your oral health back on track. Soon you\u2019ll\nbe breaking these bad habits and getting back to enjoying your happy, healthy\nsmile! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Thomas A. Gromling of Stephen\u2019s City, VA is dedicated\nto helping you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile and maintain it for a\nlifetime. With his specialized training from the L.D. Pankey Institute\nContinuum for Advanced Dentistry and over 40 years of experience, you can rest\nassured that your oral health is in capable hands. If you need help breaking\nbad dental habits or treating the damage they\u2019ve caused your smile, he can\nprovide you with the personalized attention and superior care you deserve. To contact\nhim, feel free to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(540)\n869-4377. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Could you be damaging your smile every day without realizing it? Unfortunately, you could be weakening your teeth, irritating your gums, and harming your oral health by practicing a few common everyday habits. Thankfully, identifying these behaviors and understanding how they\u2019re impacting your smile can help you begin to get your oral health back on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Bad Habits For Teeth Stephens City | Oral Health | Dr. Thomas Gromling<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your Stephens City dentist goes over 5 common bad habits that could be damaging your smile on a daily basis without you realizing it.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/stephens-city-dentist-5-bad-habits-for-teeth\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Bad Habits For Teeth Stephens City | Oral Health | Dr. Thomas Gromling\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Your Stephens City dentist goes over 5 common bad habits that could be damaging your smile on a daily basis without you realizing it.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/stephens-city-dentist-5-bad-habits-for-teeth\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Thomas A. 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