{"id":971,"date":"2019-08-15T17:18:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T17:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=971"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","slug":"want-better-dental-health-these-5-bad-habits-have-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/want-better-dental-health-these-5-bad-habits-have-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Want Better Dental Health? These 5 Bad Habits Have to Go!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery alignright columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/blonde_beautiful_smile__1538967823_15803.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"972\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=972\" class=\"wp-image-972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/blonde_beautiful_smile__1538967823_15803.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/blonde_beautiful_smile__1538967823_15803-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/blonde_beautiful_smile__1538967823_15803-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers have come to discover that your oral health can affect more than just your mouth, teeth and gums. There is even evidence that it can have a major effect on your overall health. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to ensure your dental health remains in-tact, which will contribute to enjoying the best life possible. But first, let\u2019s take a look at 5 potential roadblocks to your goals and discover why it\u2019s so important to visit your dentist in Dublin for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">preventive care<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #1 \u2013 Smoking or Chewing Tobacco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming tobacco products can be extremely detrimental to\nyour oral health. It not only releases toxins that can contribute to tooth and\ngum decay, but it can create a breeding ground for oral bacteria. The best bet\nis to eliminate any form of tobacco usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #2 \u2013 High Sugar Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria of any kind absolutely love sugar. Therefore, if\nyou consume an abundance of sweet foods or beverages, you run the risk of\nhaving dental health issues down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One alternative is to replace snack items with fruits, which\nwill still satisfy a sweet craving. Then, for a beverage alternative, you can\ntry fruit-infused water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #3 \u2013 Improper Tooth Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily, your teeth are designed to aid in the chewing and\ndigestion of food, and to provide jawbone support. That means that such\nactivities as biting fingernails, prying open packages and chewing ice could be\nproblematic. To prevent a dental emergency, it\u2019s best to avoid the\naforementioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #4 \u2013 Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients who suffer from bruxism, an unusual amount of\npressure is placed on the teeth. This can result in premature enamel wear, and\nit can lead to a severely weakened tooth that is subject to breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #5 \u2013 Vigorous Toothbrushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may seem that brushing your teeth with added force\nmay help in removing more leftovers and bacteria, the danger it can pose\noutweighs any possible results. One of the potential risks is enamel damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be on the safe side, it\u2019s best to choose a soft\ntoothbrush and to use care when cleaning your teeth. It also helps to hold the\ntoothbrush at a 45-degree angle away from your gums when cleaning the front\nside of your teeth. Most importantly, though, you should always use a gentle\nback-and-forth motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to making the above changes, it\u2019s well worth it\nto pay your dentist a visit for a six-month cleaning and checkup. Therefore,\nyou can be assured the excellent oral health you desire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Eric Buck has been an advocate of preventive care and healthy lifestyle practices throughout his career. To further expand his knowledge and to stay abreast of the new discoveries in dentistry, he maintains active affiliation with such professional organizations as the Ohio Dental Association, the Spear Education Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Buck enhances his patients\u2019 oral health at Distinctive Smiles, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers have come to discover that your oral health can affect more than just your mouth, teeth and gums. There is even evidence that it can have a major effect on your overall health. 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