If you want a top-notch oral health and smile, then you need to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. In addition to keeping up on oral hygiene and visiting your dentist, Dr. Daniel Wood, regularly, there are other things you can do to help your smile. One of those things is to avoid bad habits that can harm your teeth and gums and alter the condition of your oral health. To help you avoid them, our dentist is happy to list them here:
-Using your teeth as tools (The unnatural pressure applied to the teeth can fracture the enamel)
-Using tobacco products (This is harmful for your smile and your body)
-Not wearing a mouthguard when you participate in high-contact sports and activities (Wearing a mouthguard can protect your teeth and gums when you suffer a blow to the face)
-Biting your nails (This habit can fracture your tooth enamel and even alter the alignment of your teeth)
-Using oral hygiene tools that have not been approved by the American Dental Association (The ADA tests and approves oral hygiene tools for their safety and effectiveness)
-Placing a toothbrush cover over your toothbrush before the bristles have dried (Covering the bristles like this creates a moist environment that encourages the growth of bacteria)
For more information on how to avoid the bad habits for your smile in Twin Falls, Idaho, please contact New Horizon Dental, PLLC today at 208-733-0494 when you have the chance. Our dental team is here to give you the tips and help you need because we want you to have the top-notch smile and oral health you deserve!
