19 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
Some habits you think are harmless could be destroying your teeth. Too hot or too cold foods and drinks can cause jabs of pain. Other habits can actually harm teeth.
Key takeaways:
- Cough drops are laden with sugars which may encourage plaque buildup and growth of bacteria that leads to cavities.
- Piercings in the mouth or tongue will raise risk of infection and sores. Biting down on the metal studs may cause cracked teeth and damage to the gums.
- Teeth grinding caused by stress or poor sleeping habits damages the teeth. Using a mouth guard could help prevent damage to the teeth.
For example, there are only 10 more grams of sugar in orange soda than in orange juice. Fruits are naturally sweet, so look for juice that has no added sugar. You can also reduce the sugar content by diluting juice with some water.
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