10 Destructive Habits Teeth

Caring for your teeth clean and healthy not something that can be done at a time. In addition to diligent brushing teeth , we also need to avoid small habits cause big problems in the future dental health .

Here are some simple habits that can damage teeth as disclosed Assistant Professor of the Department of Dentistry for Montefiore Health System , New York , Alice Lee and Assistant Professor of clinical dental Columbia University College of Dentistry , Alison Newgard quoted from the Health , on Monday ( 19/10 / 2015) .

1. Working another job while brushing teeth

Do other things while brushing your teeth makes us not focus when cleaning the mouth area . Newgard doctor advised to brush his teeth in the sink while looking in the mirror .

" It makes one focus area clean all surfaces of the teeth . And you'd better do something when it is not disturbed is not it? " he said .

2. Too think about hygiene toothbrush

Will see to brush your teeth . There was never a sick person report because his toothbrush . Provided rinsing with clean and put them not in contact with any other toothbrush , no problem .

3. Using social media as a source of oral health information

Information is there everywhere , including health advice on social media . However wise in taking suggestions from social media . Not all have to do because not all the suggestions on social media is right for the teeth .

4. Avoid X - Ray

Many people avoid dental X-rays because of fear of benign brain tumors as dungkapkan in the journal Cancer . However , the American Cancer Society noted that the participants involved in the study had high exposure to radiation .

" X - ray examination is important because not all conditions can be identified by visual inspection . If you are worried about the dangers of radiation , try to provide to the dentist in order to minimize exposure to X - ray is obtained, " explained the doctor Lee .

5. Store the toothbrush wet

Make sure the toothbrush dry before to put it in your travel bag . " Bacteria thrive in a humid environment , " said the doctor Lee.

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6. Brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water

Drinking lemon juice many people do. But do not immediately brush their teeth afterward.

"Acidic environment in the mouth melemahkah tooth enamel. It's better after drinking lemon water, regular drinking water or rinsing. New followed by brushing your teeth," explained the doctor Lee.

7. Smoking

In addition to the lungs and heart, smoking cause bad breath, stained teeth, and gum disease.

8. Avoid routine control to the dentist

"If you regularly come to the dentist every six months, it actually reduces the risk of dental problems," explained the doctor Newgard.

9. Likes to drink juice

Though rich in vitamins and nutrients, fresh juices particularly high lemon juice acids that can damage teeth. Better to drink water immediately after drinking the juice.

10. Bristle brush your teeth too hard

Toothbrush too hard can actually create problems. Toothbrush bristles are too hard even erode tooth enamel.

"Better to choose a soft toothbrush or extra gentle when brushing your teeth," explained the doctor Lee.