Bad Dental Habits to Break

Greetings from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia and Dr. Song!


Here are a few tips for "dental dont's" that you should stop doing right now.

Brushing too hard. Brushing your teeth too hard can wear down enamel, irritate your gums, make your teeth sensitive to cold, and even cause cavities. To avoid these problems, use a soft bristled toothbrush. To be sure that you are choosing the right type of brush look for the "ADA Accepted" seal on the package. That way you can be sure that the bristles are firm enough to remove plaque, but soft enough not to cause damage.

Clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth. These are great forces and amount of pressure originally not ment for teeth to bear. They result in micro fractures and greater risk of more serious damage to the natural tooth structures.

Stop chewing on ice.The cold temperature and the hardness of ice cubes can cause serious damage to your teeth.

Your Teeth Are Not a Tool. Your teeth are not pliers or hooks. Using your teeth as a tool is a threat to your dental health and can damage your existing dental restorations or cause your teeth to crack. Thing twice before ripping open that potato-chip bag next time or loosening knots with your teeth!

Stop biting your nails.  Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out of place and could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter.

Ditch the soda. The effects of soda on teeth are even worse if you slowly sip it over a long period of time. The acidity in soda can lead to dental health problems such as decay around your gum line and loss of enamel.

Frequent snacking. Every time you eat something, especially if it's a sugary or starchy food, the bacteria that normally live in your mouth create acids to break down the food. But these acids can also attack teeth, leading to decay.

If you have any questions  or concerns pertaining to your dental health please call us at 212-689-0024  or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com and we will be sure to take good care of you!

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References: http://www.shape.com; http://www.everydayhealth.com