Your teeth are one of your most valuable assets. They show satisfaction and create an aura of relaxation, that is warm and inviting. While we all know it is important to take care of your teeth, it is less known what causes damage to teeth. Fortunately, as the leading dentist in the Encino area, Balboa Victory Dental has put together the following tips to help you avoid damaging your pearly whites.
Brushing too hard
We all know that brushing your teeth is important to proper dental health, but brushing your teeth too hard can also be bad for your teeth. Vigorous brushing or brushing too often can wear away tooth enamel. Softer toothbrushes help remove plaque while leaving your enamel safe.
Acidic Foods
Citrusy foods also wear down the enamel on your teeth, leaving them prone to sensitivity. Oranges and lemons aren’t the only culprits, juice and coffee are also highly acidic. Coffee’s dark color is known to stain your teeth, leaving you with darker, unprotected chompers.
Sugar
Beyond acidic intake, sugar is not only harmful to your body but your teeth as well. Candy, soda, ice cream, and other highly sugar-filled items can destroy tooth enamel. The natural bacteria on your teeth converts the sugar into acid and from there it acts much like acidic foods.
Chewing Ice
If you do insist on having a cool sugary soda, refrain from chewing on the ice in your cup. Ice from any drink can damage your tooth structure. It is the cause of cracks and chips in many people’s teeth. Chewing anything hard is damaging and that includes using your teeth to open packaging.
Even if you are on your best behavior, cavities and other tooth damage can occur. To help prevent tooth damage and restore damaged teeth, contact Balboa Victory dental for all of your teeth whitening, cleaning, and dental clinic needs.
