{"id":27,"date":"2019-09-26T18:46:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T18:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2019-09-26T18:46:16","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T18:46:16","slug":"everyday-activities-harm-teeth-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/26\/everyday-activities-harm-teeth-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Everyday Activities That Can Harm Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you regularly brush, floss, and visit the dentist, you would think that your teeth would stay perfectly white and intact, right? Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans can go awry sometimes, thanks to everyday activities that harm your teeth. Let\u2019s take a closer look<\/a> at 6 everyday activities that could harm your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Falling <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re clumsy, you probably have already dealt with the\nconsequences, whether they\u2019re dental or not. Make sure to watch your step\nwherever you go to save your pearly whites from chipping or being knocked out. Although\nthis is important if you\u2019re just walking, it\u2019s also crucial if you\u2019re cycling.\nIf you hit a pothole and go flying, there\u2019s no telling what kind of dental\ndamage could be done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face Trauma <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Except for the occasional accident, facial trauma most often\nhappens during sports. That\u2019s why it\u2019s massively important to wear a mouthguard\nduring any kind of physical activity where something hard, including the ground,\ncould impact your teeth. Get one from your dentist and not from the sporting\ngoods store. They can be custom fitted to match your unique bite, providing\nbetter protection and making them much more comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing Mishaps <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re eating very crunchy or hard things, make sure to\nuse extra precaution so they don\u2019t damage your pearly whites. For example, if\nyou\u2019re chowing down on some popcorn, feel around with your hand to make sure\nthere are no un-popped kernels that could harm your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Habits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of us have bad habits like chewing on ice or our\nfingernails. However, over time these habits can be detrimental to our teeth by\ncausing breakage. Also, using your teeth to carry or open things is a big\nno-no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piercings <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While they may look cool, piercings in your tongue or lip can\ntake a serious toll on your teeth. The metal frequently smashing against your\nteeth can cause erosion over time, leaving you more vulnerable to tooth decay\nand sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consuming Staining Foods and Drinks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have heard that red wine stains teeth, but that\nisn\u2019t the only thing that can make your pearly whites not so white anymore.\nOther foods and drinks that could cause discoloration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n