Habits Which Harm Teeth and What to Do About Them

There are habits we pick up which can do harm to our teeth and gums. The positive news is there are ways to adjust our behaviour to cut out these habits.

Key takeaways:

• Brushing teeth too hard can harm them, so you should brush gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
• Grinding teeth can be damaging and though you may be able to control it during the day, you may need a night guard when you sleep.
• People still try to use their teeth as tools when they should only be used for chewing foods.

“It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that chewing ice cubes, “jaw breakers” or other rock hard objects has the potential to break things.”

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