{"id":31,"date":"2020-03-22T02:34:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T02:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2020-04-01T02:34:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T02:34:38","slug":"hurting-teeth-everyday-activities-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/22\/hurting-teeth-everyday-activities-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Hurting Your Teeth with These Everyday Activities?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/22\/hurting-teeth-everyday-activities-dentist\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_60923000__1576774007_47755-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Concerned woman chewing her fingernails needs to see her dentist\" class=\"wp-image-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_60923000__1576774007_47755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_60923000__1576774007_47755-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_60923000__1576774007_47755.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have a great dental care routine and see your\ndentist twice a year, you can still find yourself with chipped, stained, or\nbroken teeth. While not every dental mishap can be avoided, many are caused by simple\nbad habits we practice every day. Thankfully, knowing which behaviors to avoid\ncan go a long way in keeping your pearly whites safe. Your Conway dentist reveals\nsome common everyday activities that could damage your smile and how you can\nbest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">take\ncare of your teeth.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Break Up with Hard Surfaces, Not Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that your enamel is the strongest substance in\nyour body? Unfortunately, there are plenty of objects and materials out in the\nworld that are harder than it. Avoid exposing your teeth to these hard objects\nand protect them from breaking by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wearing a mouthguard while you play sports and a\nhelmet when cycling, roller skating, or skateboarding.<\/li><li>Determining if you suffer from bruxism, or nightly\nteeth grinding, and treating this condition with a night guard.<\/li><li>Teaching yourself to stop chewing on hard\nobjects that weaken your enamel, like pen caps, ice, and fingernails. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refrain from Accidentally Staining Your Pearly Whites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common knowledge that brushing away food particles every\nday is a key part of keeping your smile from turning yellow. However, did you\nknow some foods and drinks can stain your teeth much easier than others? If you\nroutinely sip coffee, tea, or dark-colored sodas, eat dark sauces like soy or\nmarinara, or snack on dark berries, curry, or beets, you may find yourself with\na discolored set of pearly whites. Be mindful of your munching if you want to\nprotect your bright smile from your daily diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember That Your Teeth Aren\u2019t Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re enthusiastic about opening a gift or just\nexcited to get into your favorite bag of chips, many of us have used our teeth as\ntools. While it may seem convenient now, it might cost you more time in the\ndentist\u2019s chair later on! Using your teeth to open bottles, containers, and\npackages wears down the enamel and weakens your them. The more often you\npractice this bad habit, the more you increase your risk of chipping, cracking,\nor fracturing your teeth. Instead, slow down, enjoy the moment, and reach for\nthe appropriate tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of ways you may be accidentally endangering\nyour teeth with your everyday activities and habits. Thankfully, keeping these\ntips in mind can help keep your smile happy, healthy, and intact for years to\ncome! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At American Dental Care in Conway, SC, we firmly believe\nthat the best way to handle oral health issues is to keep them from developing\nin the first place. At your dental checkup every six months, Dr. Tommy Murph can\nidentify the earliest signs of bad dental habits, alert you to your behaviors, and\nteach you how to take the best care of your teeth. If you\u2019re concerned about\nthe everyday health of your smile or need help overcoming your bad habits, don\u2019t\nhesitate to contact him via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(843)\n488-4357. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Even if you have a great dental care routine and see your dentist twice a year, you can still find yourself with chipped, stained, or broken teeth. While not every dental mishap can be avoided, many are caused by simple bad habits we practice every day. Thankfully, knowing which behaviors to avoid can go a long way in keeping your pearly whites safe. 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